Can physios help with my headaches? If you’ve been struggling with headaches or migraines, it can feel like you’ve tried everything. Painkillers, heat packs, stretching, cutting out certain foods. For many people, the missing piece is actually the neck and the way the whole body supports it. This is where physiotherapy can make a big […]
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Feeling a bit puffier or uncomfortable after Easter? You’re not imagining it – but it’s probably not body fat Chocolate contains sugar and sugar is a carbohydrate and for every 1 gram of carbohydrate, your body also stores around 3–4 grams of water. So when your carb intake increases, your body naturally holds onto more
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Happy World Autism Awareness Day. And if you didn’t already know – I’m autistic.You might not see it straight away.Mostly because I’m high masking.And that’s something a lot of people don’t fully understand – including within healthcare. Masking Masking is the process of changing or suppressing parts of yourself in order to fit into a
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For most of modern history, healthcare has been built around finding cures. We wait until disease shows up, then we scramble to treat it. But in recent years, a shift has begun. We are recognising that the real key to living longer, healthier and happier lives is not better cures. It is earlier detection. It
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Whether you’re a weekend warrior, gym-regular, or casual social athlete, sports injuries happen. But what you believe about them can sometimes stall your recovery more than the injury itself. Let’s clean up some common myths that might be holding you back. Myth 1: “No Pain, No Gain” You’ve probably heard it: if it doesn’t
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If you watched the Olympics a few years ago, you might remember seeing athletes – like Michael Phelps – covered in mysterious round marks on their backs and shoulders. That’s cupping therapy, an ancient treatment that’s now found its way into modern sports medicine clinics (including ours). But what exactly is cupping, and does it
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Should I Try Acupuncture? Here’s What the Science Says If you’ve ever had a friend say, “You’ve got to try acupuncture – it worked wonders for me,” you might’ve wondered if there’s actually any science behind it. The short answer? Yes, there is – but like many things in healthcare, it’s a bit more nuanced
Back pain can be scary – especially when it suddenly flares up or doesn’t seem to go away. The good news? Most back pain isn’t serious, and with the right approach, it usually improves quickly. As physios, we see people with sore backs every single day, and we want to help you feel confident (not
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If you’ve ever had back pain, neck tightness, or a stubborn injury, you’ve probably wondered: Should I see a physio, chiro, or osteo? They all treat musculoskeletal problems – but they’re not the same thing. Let’s break down what each profession does and help you figure out who’s right for you. Physiotherapists (Physios) Physios focus
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You’ve tweaked your back, rolled your ankle, or your shoulder’s been sore for weeks – and your first thought might be, “I should probably get a scan.” It’s totally understandable. When something hurts, it’s natural to want answers – and fast. But here’s the thing: scans aren’t always the best first step. In fact, many
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