Do you really have a Frozen Shoulder?
Very frequently patients consult us thinking (or having previously being told ) that they have a “Frozen Shoulder” only for us to find out that their shoulder problem is a result of something else entirely! Frozen…
Myofascial Trigger Points – An Overview!
What are myofascial trigger points? They are defined as a ‘hyperirritable locus within a taut band of skeletal muscle, located in the muscle tissue or its associated fascia’ (Travell and Simons 1983). Essentially it is…
Sciatica – All you need to know!
What is sciatica? Sciatica is not a diagnosis rather an umbrella term used to describe a collective group of symptoms which are due to pressure or irritation of the sciatic nerve anywhere along its pathway. It does not…
Lower Cross Syndrome – Do you have it?
Do you have a good posture? Lower cross syndrome is a common postural problem which can lead to the development of low back and pelvis pain that may have been avoided by following a few simple tips and exercises. We…
Spinal Manipulation for Low Back Pain – Recent Reseach
Spinal manipulation is one of the treatment modalities most often associated with chiropractors, osteopaths and some physiotherapists. In this post we will highlight 3 recent research papers on this manual technique…
Edinburgh Runners – Common Running Injuries & What Causes Them.
Common Running Injuries In the next few weeks and months, those training for this years Edinburgh Marathon (May 26th) will be upping the mileage on their feet substantially and some may encounter pains and strains as a…