Have the terms arthritis, Osteo arthritis, wear and tear, age related change or degeneration, been used when you’ve seen your GP, chiro or physio? These terms are all commonly used to describe osteoarthritis. It is a joint condition that typically involves the...

Ever started physio for an injury and then been disappointed with the results? Maybe the injury took longer than expected to heal, you struggled to reach your goal, or your injury came back to haunt you? Today I’m going to explain the 3 biggest mistakes that stop a...

The traditional form of Pilates, developed in the 1920s by legendary physical trainer Joseph H. Pilates, is an exercise system that focuses on improving flexibility, strength and endurance without building bulk. It focuses on the abdomen, lower back and buttocks (the...

With so many people working at home over the last few months, I’ve noticed a lot of you have been complaining of neck or back soreness from sitting more at home, perhaps sitting in a poor position at the kitchen table or makeshift office, using a laptop without...

First, let me explain what sciatica is and why you need to be careful. Sciatica presents as a leg pain that usually resembles electric shock-like sensations, tingling, pins and needles or shooting pain.  Sometimes the sciatic nerve may get compressed by the structures...

Spiky balls are the perfect accessory to have close to hand when you are feeling a bit tight and knotty in your muscles and can’t get in to see your remedial massage therapist, or your physio. But firstly, how do they help? You need to understand a bit about tight...