by Kiltipper Woods | Jul 11, 2016 | Knowledge
What is Neuropathic pain? Neuropathic pain results from direct damage to any part of the nervous system. These include: Peripheral NervesThe Spinal CordThe Brain The damage then causes nerves to transmit abnormal signals to the brain, where they are recognised...
by Kiltipper Woods | Jun 23, 2016 | Knowledge, Pilates
Pilates aims to improve the efficiency and control of our ‘normal’ movement, by targeting our trunk, spine, and motor control. Pilates, as taught by our experienced Chartered Physiotherapists, can help to •Improve posture and muscle control•Improve flexibility•Improve...
by Kiltipper Woods | Apr 7, 2016 | Knowledge
You often hear people speaking of having “knots” in their muscles but what does this really mean? If you go to a physiotherapist, they will most likely use the technical term “Myofascial Trigger point” when describing the same thing. These can be defined as palpable...
by Kiltipper Woods | Mar 22, 2016 | Hydrotherapy, Knowledge
Arthritis is inflammation of one or more of your joints. The main symptoms of arthritis are joint pain and stiffness, which typically worsen with age. The most common types of arthritis are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. In December 2015/January 2016,...
by Kiltipper Woods | Oct 30, 2015 | Knowledge
For today’s blog we will be discussing Fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia is a long-term condition that causes pain all over the body. It results in widespread pain and extreme tiredness. People with fibromyalgia may also have: difficulty sleeping, headaches, irritable...
by Kiltipper Woods | Sep 11, 2015 | Knowledge, Physiotherapy
Obesity is a leading preventable cause of death and disease worldwide. Health risks associated with obesity include diabetes, hypertension, cancers, coronary heart disease, stroke, breathing issues and many more. Physiotherapy provides a whole person approach to...
