Take a look at the ischial bursitis blog post for complimentary information about Bursitis and how to help alleviate the symptoms they bring. So to recap a bursitis is an inflamed and irritated bursa. Reminder: a bursa is a small fluid filled sac naturally designed to reduce friction in between mainly muscles and bones in […]
If we divid the word Bursitis into two Bursa – is a small fluid filled sac that reduces friction at certain points in the body (usually between tendon/muscle and bone). Itis – inflammation so put the two together and you have = inflammation of the bursa Essentially this is an irritated bursa. The ‘Ischiogluteal’ bursa […]
This is a condition commonly affecting those over 30 years of age and under 60. It also affects men more frequently than women according to some studies. The condition is caused by a trapped nerve, the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve. When this happens sensory changes such as pain, burning, tingling and numbness can occur […]
Pain is a predictor of poor health especially if you are more elderly. It is commonly associated with low levels of physical activity and performance. Those developing pain when older are 4x (400%) more likely to suffer from Anxiety and Depression, as well as social isolation, loss of independence, decreased appetite, poor sleep, Brain decline, […]
This is a very well known condition which can be debilitating for some sufferers. It is also known as Adhesive Capsulitis in the medical profession. A true frozen shoulder will limit the shoulder joint in almost every direction. It’s rate of incidence is 2% in the ?? population. Commonly affecting those aged between 40 to 60. It […]
During COVID we’ve been keeping the windows open to make sure the rooms are well ventilated and have plenty of fresh air. With winter coming this won’t be as comfortable or as economical so we have bought some air purifiers for the treatment rooms and reception areas to use when we don’t want to be […]