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Let’s take a look at piriformis syndrome. AKA deep gluteal syndrome (DGS). Piriformis syndrome is a form of sciatica where the sciatic nerve is compressed or irritated by the piriformis muscle. The piriformis muscle is a muscle deep in the buttocks and is a primary stabilizer for the hip, lifting and rotating the thigh away … Continue reading Piriformis Syndrome

We're coming to the end of Mental Health Awareness Week; and sleep is one of the prime contributors towards mental health - especially in these days of pandemic, so let’s take a look at sleep hygiene. The modern world seems to be seeing an “epidemic” of insomnia, with its knock on effects throughout the body … Continue reading Sleep Hygiene

Today is Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Day; so let’s take a look at cauda equina syndrome (CES). Cauda equina syndrome is a rare and severe type of spinal stenosis where the bundle of nerve roots at the lower end of the spinal cord become compressed. Typically this compression is from a disc prolapse, but can … Continue reading Cauda Equina Syndrome

As today is World Fibromyalgia Awareness Day, let’s take a look at fibromyalgia (FMS). Fibromyalgia syndrome affects the muscles and soft tissue. Because the classic symptoms of FMS aren't very distinctive, the condition is often misdiagnosed and misunderstood. Those common symptoms include pain and tender points, fatigue, sleep disturbance, concentration issues, anxiety or depression, morning … Continue reading Fibromyalgia

Let’s take a look at plantar fasciitis. Plantar fasciitis is the most common cause of heel pain, accounting for around four out of five cases. Another condition commonly caused by people who are suddenly doing more exercise than they are accustomed to, or doing so with inappropriate footwear - such as people taking up jogging … Continue reading Plantar Fasciitis

May is Lyme disease awareness months, organised by @LymeDiseaseUK and @LymeDiseaseAction, so let’s talk about Lyme Disease Lyme disease is a bacterial infection spread to humans from tick bites; with an estimated 2,000-3,000 cases a year through England and Wales; with about 15% having been acquired abroad. Ticks don’t jump or fly, but climb onto you if you … Continue reading Lyme Disease

Let’s take a look at foam rolling - the poor wo/man's massage. Of course, these work best in conjunction with actual massage, especially when it comes to highlighting which muscles you need to concentrate on. We would recommend using the foam roller twice a week, and an actual massage every month. Foam rolling is a … Continue reading Foam Roller

Let’s take a look at core strength and stability for the pelvic girdle and low back. First of all – what is meant by your Core Musculature? Well, this largely depends on who you ask. As physical therapists, we mean the deep muscles that stabilise your body, and allow other, larger muscles to create movement … Continue reading Lower Core

Let’s take a look at the perception of chronic pain. Pain is weird, brains are weird, they don’t really know what’s going on in their own body; they have an opinion, but opinions are not the same as facts.First of all, there is no nerve that carries signals of “pain” from the body to the … Continue reading Pain Perception

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome18 April 2020 | Comments (0) Let's take a look at thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS). TOS is a term used to describe the compression of the brachial plexus; a grouping of nerves in the neck and shoulder region. Compression of these structures can cause pain, tingling, numbness and weakness from the shoulder and into … Continue reading Thoracic Outlet Syndrome