Blog by Julie Kirkman, Physiotherapist

Stretching
Stretching is generally considered an important part of most training and rehabilitation programs. Some professionals advocate stretching before activity, some claim it can only be beneficial after activity.
Headaches
There are many types of headaches, with different causes and therefore different solutions. There are several types of headache that physiotherapy can assist with. One of these is the cervicogenic headache.
Working from Home

Covid-19 means that many of us are now working from home.  If your workstation is not optimal, this will increase the risk of neck or back pain and headaches. 

The quick and easy solution to setting up at home is to throw the lap-top on the dining table.  This may work well for short...

Overuse Injury

Overuse injuries are usually a response to a repeated action, such as typing or running, which results in damage to the body’s tissues.  In contrast, most acute injuries occur instantly in response to a one-off stress, such as a fall.

Exercise usually leads to healthy changes to our body’...