Understanding Pain: The fragility of the link between pain and trauma
Pain and trauma It’s a commonly held view that pain and trauma are strongly linked. In other words the greater the injury the bigger the pain response. From a medical […]
Pain and trauma It’s a commonly held view that pain and trauma are strongly linked. In other words the greater the injury the bigger the pain response. From a medical […]
Knee Osteoarthritis Having osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee does not mean a life of pain! Likewise if you are experiencing knee pain this does not mean it is due to […]
How do you improve sleep? Taking steps to improve sleep can sometimes be challenging, but the benefits gained from a decent kip can be huge. The following is a list […]
What is tendinopathy? Tendinopathy is really a generic term to describe pain coming from a tendon. There is a huge variability on how to diagnose it. From pain on palpation, […]
Patellofemoral Pain – what is it? Most of us will experience anterior knee pain at some stage in our lives. This will usually be fleeting and resolve without trouble. Great! […]
Are sleep and pain linked? So what are the associations between sleep and pain? And will a bad nights sleep increase the risk of you experiencing a bad back the […]
Public Health Problem. One of the increasing areas of interest for therapists and doctors alike is the evidence for the ‘benefits of sleep’. Not only does sleep appear important for […]
The fear of schoolbags I’m sure most children at some point have carried a heavy or awkward schoolbag on the way into school. Usually laden with books or sports equipment […]
Final week to the London marathon You’ve completed your training for the marathon but you’re now worried about a possible running injury. Preps gone well! But you’ve starting to feel a little […]
Does stress lead to pain sensitivity? Well the obvious answer to this question of stress and pain sensitivity would be yes. How often do you hear someone describing feeling stressed […]