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Back pain is one of the most common reasons people visit a physiotherapist. While most back pain is mechanical and improves with exercise, movement, and advice, there are times when it may indicate a more serious underlying problem. Recognising the warning signs known as red flags is essential for safe and effective care.  As physiotherapists, we are trained to assess, screen, and manage back pain, and to know when to refer patients to a GP or specialist. When Back Pain Is Usually Not Serious...

Sports massage plays an effective role in helping maintain injuries in everyday life. Tennis Elbow, often thought of as an athletes injury, is in fact one of those injuries that can happen to anyone. Everyday life, repetitive use, and repeated patterns are all factors that can be contributed towards a repetitive strain injury such as Tennis or Golfers Elbow.   So what actually is Tennis Elbow? It is also known as lateral epicondylitis, where overuse of the arm muscles and tendons in the...

If you’ve ever stepped out of bed in the morning and felt a sharp, stabbing pain in your heel, you’re not alone, you might be experiencing Plantar Fasciitis. It’s one of the most common causes of heel pain and affects people of all ages, from runners to those who spend long hours on their feet. What Is Plantar Fasciitis? The plantar fascia is a thick band of tissue that runs along the bottom of your foot, connecting your heel bone to your toes. Its job is to support the arch of your foot and...