Does degenerative disc disease exist?
What is degenerative disc disease? It use to be believed (and still is by some!) that the disc is the root cause of persistent low back pain. That our backs […]
Category: Lifestyle
Running and arthritis: Does Running Damage our Joints?
Does Running Damage Our Joints? It has long been believed that regular running causes more harm than good for our joints. Even though the evidence to date has been inconclusive. […]
Does Exercise Help Chronic Neck pain?
Neck Pain If you are sufferer of persistent or chronic neck pain it is good to know that there’s lots that can be done to help your pain. Persistent neck […]
Happy New Year from your Physiotherapist In Notting Hill
Happy New Year! Well the festivities are over and the New Year has begun. This is usually a time when we aim to make good on our New Years resolutions. […]
Is knee osteoarthritis preventable?
Knee osteoarthritis – a recent phenomenon? Many specialists feel that knee osteoarthritis (OA) has markedly increased in the 20th century. Commonly believed to be the result of a greater life […]
Is Surgery for Chronic Knee Pain the Answer?
Chronic Knee Pain Often senior patients who have had chronic knee pain (greater than 1 year) have come to a point where they want something done about their symptoms. It […]
Get Inspired by Older Athletes
Older Athletes Being active is crucial to keeping us healthy and happy. Unfortunately there has always been a view that activity and exercise as we get older leads to wear […]
Overcoming the Fear with Persistent Back Pain – There Is A Way Out
The Circle of Persistent Back Pain It is not uncommon for sufferers of persistent back pain to be trapped in a negative circle of fear. Often it is a variety […]
Surviving the Chill in Notting Hill – Physio’s View
Lights are on Well the Christmas lights are now on and there’s a chill in the air and the festivities are soon to begin. So what is the best way […]
Being active makes us happier!
Football – an Active Lifestyle An interesting study looking at Australian Rules Football which found those involved with the game tended to be happier, healthier and better connected. So is […]