By focusing on ways to treat both the mind and the body, you can help lessen stress and the toll it can take on you. Try these methods to manage stress-related neck pain: 1.Neck stretches If done regularly, stretching exercises for the neck can loosen muscle tightness and maintain or expand range of motion […]
The elbows is considered one of the most complex joints in the body, as they consist of bone, ligaments, cartilage, and fluid. Despite this complexity, the elbows is responsible for much of our upper body mobility, as we wouldn’t be able to bend and move our arms without them. Unfortunately, because of the joint’s […]
The majority of calf pain can be attributed to two relatively minor issues, but there are also some more serious potential underlying causes. So if you are experiencing calf pain be sure to read this post in full. ________________________________________ The term “calf muscle” actually refers to two muscles; the gastrocnemius and the soleus muscle. The […]
Summer is here and if you are like me, you are contemplating the end of the year and feeling very much like it is time for a holiday. Then (like me) you remember, as much fun as travelling is, the actual transportation part can be pretty hard to bear. So, how would a physio do […]
Tight knotted muscles in the area of the neck and shoulder can really cause you pain. The underlying joints of the neck are often stiff or irritable too, and they make the muscles tense and eventually tighten up. You can even get a headache from this. Hands on Physiotherapy treatment helps to loosen up the muscle tissues. While this is vital, we […]
Most of us will experience lower back pain at some point in our lives. It is both incredibly common and recurrent, but rarely serious. In fact, with a lifetime prevalence of between 60-70% it is now the leading cause of disability worldwide and the number one musculoskeletal reason people visit their G.P’s . Whilst most low back […]
Awareness and early detection can save a life. It is so important that we know the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer and talk to our GP when we have concerns. Find more information at bit.ly/2DUfKQ0
Golf is a game played by more than 55million people worldwide and in Ireland we have over 400 golf courses that are being played everyday by people of all ages and skill levels everyday. Although golf isn’t considered an “impact sport” the biomechanics and explosive nature of the golf swing can put tremendous amounts of […]
Wishing all the runners who attended Relief Chartered Physiotherapy this year a successful race. Great to hear that the organisers have partnered with a local charity, St Ita's Special School. Entrants are also encouraged to raise funds and awareness for the charity by getting individual sponsorship from friends and family for their athletic efforts on […]
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