Author: C&P Health Expert

  When I got pregnant last year, it was the best feeling in the world knowing that I would be a mum. What I did not expect was the back pain that I endured during the course of the pregnancy. People usually talk about the swollen feet but they neglect to address the accompanying back…

Suffering from sharp pain in your feet when you wake up? Feels like a knife or pin digging onto the underside of your heel? You could be suffering from heel spur. Those at risk of suffering from heel spur include: Those who have walking gait abnormalities,which place excessive stress on the heel bone, ligaments, and…

It is an amazing achievement to finish a marathon and one should be on cloud nine for a month on finishing one. However after a marathon, focus should be redirected to recovery, especially if you are prone to injuries. Here are 6 tips to guide your recovery and help prevent injury after a marathon 1/…

Every year one in three of us will get some form of back pain with most back pain affecting the lower back. In the majority of cases you will be able to manage this yourself with over-the-counter painkillers, by keeping mobile and exercising the affected area. It can last for anything from a few days…

Before we talk about knee pain and one of the most common overuse type injuries: cartilage and meniscal issues let us first define and highlight the role of menisci.Put simply, cartilage is a thin, elastic tissue that protects the bone and helps joint surfaces slide easily over each other. It comes in two forms: In…

Whiplash occurs when a person’s head moves backward and then forward suddenly with great force. This injury is most common following a rear-end car collision. It can also result from physical abuse, sports injuries, or amusement park rides. Whiplash results when the soft tissues (the muscles and ligaments) of your neck extend beyond their typical…

Did you know that as highly trained physiotherapists we are able to refer you directly for an MRI scan? Please read below regarding questions we are often asked about MRI scans. What is an MRI scan? An MRI scan (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) is a type of scan that uses strong magnetic fields and radio waves…

Many joins make up the shoulder joint. The joint form an intricate system that enables a person to either; drink a cup of tea, scratch your back, and comb your hair amongst other activities. It is a joint that is crucial in the day to day activities and in presence of pain and stiffness; there…

Poor posture can lead to serious neck, lower back pain and muscular imbalance. To correct this, we must activate our weak muscles while stretching our tight muscles. Exercise #1 – Reverse Plank Bridge The Reverse Plank Bridge activates specific muscles while stretching key muscles like your pectoral muscles and the muscles in your neck. This…