Why Is My Neck Sore….? Causes Neck pain is a common problem, with two-thirds of the population experiencing Neck Pain at some point in their lives. Waking up with neck and shoulder pain is a common problem. Persistent use of your arms i.e. driving or computer use can present in a similar fashion. Sources of neck…
HOW ARE YOUR NEW YEARS RESOLUTIONS GOING..? For many people January is the month where we decide that we want to change our lives for the better, and exercise is one of the many things people will start to try incorporate into their lives as a part of this ‘New year, new me’ fad. This…
Injury Management It’s the end of January and many of us will have started a new exercise routine. Occasionally we trip, fall or get tackled causing an injury, it’s inevitable. It happens and it just means you’re human! PhysioCare are here to help and get you back in the game. Our advice is to book…
Pilates move of the week……Single leg stretch Single leg stretch is one of the most common core exercises found in Pilates. It is a great exercise to implement during a warm up routine. This particular exercise helps with not only core strength but also coordination, stability of the pelvis and endurance. Single leg stretch…
Referred Pain And You Pain is a complex sensation and in some cases occurs in an area of the body that is not the first site of the problem. This is known as referred pain. For example, It might seem strange, where we may feel the pain, it may not be coming directly from…
Pregnancy Pilates, Pre & Post-Natal Pain During and after your pregnancy you can have some issues which cause pain and reduce functioning. Pregnancy Pilates can help address these issues. PhysioCare offers Pilates that is led by Chartered Physiotherapists. This can take the form of either a group class in our gym setting (for those up…
Pilates During Pregnancy Pilates is a toning and conditioning exercise program that concentrates on building a strong and efficient ‘centre’ of abdominal, spinal and pelvic floor muscles. Pilates during pregnancy can maintain pelvic floor strength, prevent incidence of pelvic girdle pain and low back pain. It also helps with relaxation and helps in labour preparation.…
Pregnancy Pain and Physiotherapy Treatment It is well researched that most women at some stage during their pregnancy or after giving birth will experience some element of musculoskeletal type pain. These symptoms are often accepted as normal and not referred for any further intervention. More emphasis is now being placed on pre and post-natal care…
How Pilates is Beneficial for All Clinical and Physiotherapy led Pilates classes can be beneficial for everyone. They are accessible for all ages and all levels of fitness whether you have attended classes before or not. Men and women enjoy the benefits of Pilates from functional rehabilitation for specific injuries to specific muscle strengthening for…