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Benefits of Regular Remedial Massage
Remedial massage is a therapeutic technique designed to treat musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction. It focuses on identifying and...
Mark Macdonald
Sep 223 min read


Ankle Sprains - Treatment, Recovery and Prevention.
Ankle sprains are a common injury amongst sports people and in every day life. They can severely affect your ability to do your normal...
Mark Macdonald
Jul 13 min read


Understanding Shoulder Bursitis: Uncovering Causes and Effective Treatments
Shoulder bursitis is a common condition that affects many people, causing discomfort and limiting movement in the shoulder. Grasping the...
Mark Macdonald
Jun 33 min read


Complete Recovery: A Comprehensive Guide to Rehabilitation
When you are injured and eager to recover fully, adhering to a proper rehabilitation framework is crucial. Following a scheduled plan...
Mark Macdonald
May 93 min read


Understanding Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia Awareness Day is May 12, so we are helping raise awareness about this misunderstood condition. Fibromyalgia isn't all in...
Mark Macdonald
May 62 min read


The Crucial Role of Maintaining Your Exercise Program in Winter for Optimal Health and Injury Prevention
As the winter months arrive, it’s easy to be tempted by the warmth of home and put your exercise routine on hold. Yet, maintaining a...
Mark Macdonald
May 63 min read


Pregnancy Massage
Pregnancy is a transformative period that brings about significant physical and emotional changes. Prenatal massage therapy offers a...
Mark Macdonald
Apr 42 min read


Discs don't slip!!!!!
The intervertebral disc. The centre of back pain. The elusive mystical creature that lives in your back and makes pain travel down your...
Mark Macdonald
Feb 182 min read


WHEN DO I NEED A KNEE REPLACEMENT?
Your knees are one of your most important joints when it comes to moving around and your overall well-being. Knee pain can be depressing,...
Mark Macdonald
Jan 303 min read


Benefits of Remedial Massage
Remedial massage offers numerous benefits for both physical and mental well-being. These include: Physical Benefits: 1. Pain Relief:...
Mark Macdonald
Jan 291 min read


The Hidden Benefits of Sports Massage Therapy: Uncovering the Secrets to Peak Performance
an over 35s soccer player who typically takes four days to recover might find they need only two days after consistent sports massages.
Mark Macdonald
Jan 113 min read


Muscle Tears - From injury to recovery explained
Muscle tears comprise up to 55% of all injuries sustained in sport and account for significant time on the sideline for many elite...
Mark Macdonald
Oct 17, 20243 min read
The Challenge of Low Back Injuries in Cricket Fast Bowlers
Lumbar spine stress fractures are a common and persistent injury among cricket fast bowlers, particularly adolescents. The repetitive and...
Mark Macdonald
Sep 6, 20243 min read


Why Your Progress Is Measured By More Than Just Changes in Pain: Exploring the Full Spectrum of Healing
In the realm of injury rehabilitation and overcoming physical challenges like back pain or sports injuries, it is common to solely focus...
Mark Macdonald
Jul 24, 20242 min read


Elevate Your Productivity: A Guide to Creating an Ergonomic Home Office Setup
In today’s fast-paced world, more and more of us find ourselves working from home. While the flexibility is fantastic, it’s essential to...
Mark Macdonald
Jul 22, 20242 min read


Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
What is Vertigo? Vertigo is a type of dizziness that is often described as feeling that you are spinning or that the world is spinning...
Mark Macdonald
Jul 22, 20244 min read


10 MYTHS AND FACTS ABOUT LOW BACK PAIN
Have you ever had an episode of low back pain? Well, you are not alone! I have been there myself. Low back pain (LBP) is a common...
Mark Macdonald
May 13, 20244 min read


Why physio is important before joint replacement surgery.
This is the first in a two part series on Joint Replacement. We typically see three main jonts replaced - knees, hips and shoulders,...
Mark Macdonald
May 7, 20242 min read


THE WARM UP
"A well-planned warm-up has the potential to not only prepare athletes physically and mentally but also possess the ability to reduce the...
Mark Macdonald
Feb 26, 20242 min read


FIFA 11+ for KIDS - injury prevention for our young soccer players
If you’re involved in soccer, then you’ve probably heard of the FIFA 11+ warm up aimed at injury prevention, but did you know that there...
Mark Macdonald
Feb 26, 20242 min read
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