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Groin strain injury from football? Physio can help treat and prevent…
May 2, 2022
With a long football season coming to an end, our bodies are tired, and you’ll be ready for a much-needed […]
Read moreMyth busting- the TRUTH about lower back pain and ‘slipped discs’
March 22, 2022
The spine is a fragile part of the body that should be kept straight at all times and failing to […]
Read morePhysio Massage Guns – Fab or Fad??
November 2, 2021
Social media is full of useful tips and products to help you get ahead of the game, whether that be […]
Read moreGreat North Run – maximise your race recovery!
September 13, 2021
After all the build up towards such a huge and iconic event, and now having completed the run, it’s likely […]
Read moreExtracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT)
April 13, 2021
Do you suffer from achilles, heel, knee, hip, shoulder or elbow pain? Is it not improving on its own? Have […]
Read moreSoft Tissue Injury Management – All they need is PEACE & LOVE
March 22, 2021
Whether you’re a regular gym goer, occasional walker or someone who is keen to start exercising injuries can occasionally occur. […]
Read moreV.O.M.I.T – Why your doctor may refuse a scan for your back pain!
November 6, 2020
“Above all, watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you. Because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the […]
Read moreBack Pain: Common myths and what to do when it strikes
October 1, 2020
What is Low Back Pain Back pain is a very common condition with more than 80% of people worldwide experiencing […]
Read moreAcute Injury Management
February 23, 2020
Soft tissue injuries (ie injuries to muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves etc – all the ‘soft stuff’) are, unfortunately, very common […]
Read moreThe Benefits of Acupuncture…
January 5, 2020
Acupuncture treatment stems from an ancient Chinese medicine where fine needles are inserted at certain sites in the body for […]
Read moreEarly Intervention Physiotherapy
April 27, 2019
Aches and pains are part of everyday life. Most often they are not indicative of any major harm or damage […]
Read moreRunners Guide to Plantar Fasciitis
August 16, 2018
With the Great North Run on the horizon, a lot of runners will now be dusting of their shoes and […]
Read moreHealth benefits of Cycling
June 27, 2018
Cycling has many benefits, not only in helping the environment by reducing emissions and congestion, saving money financially in reducing […]
Read moreWhy your posture matters
June 22, 2018
Over time, sitting in poor postures can generate stresses throughout the body which can create pain and discomfort. From internal […]
Read moreCommon back pain myths: What to do when it strikes
June 13, 2018
Back pain is a very common condition with 84% of people worldwide experiencing some pain in their lifetime (O’Keeffe, 2017) […]
Read moreSkiing Preparation
February 27, 2018
You haven’t done any work on your ski fitness…Does it matter? YES, I’m afraid it does. Skiing whether you’re beginner or […]
Read moreStretching – The different types and when to use them
November 28, 2017
Every sports person has an opinion regarding stretching and which one is best. I often get asked by my […]
Read moreThe Power of Acupuncture
November 13, 2017
Acupuncture has been used as part of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for over 4000 years. It is believed the body […]
Read moreAvoid Winter golf injuries with Pilates.
November 13, 2017
Winter golf is not for everyone; some people are turning to the preparations for 2018 season; others continue to brave […]
Read moreSwing your way into Winter Golf with these simple stretches: Sara Mather
October 27, 2017
At Physiotherapy Matters we see a range of clients from the occasional sports person to the elite sports person, a […]
Read moreGreat North Run: 24 Hours Before The Start
September 1, 2017
The final 24 hours Consider a light 15-20 minute jog in the morning the day before the race to help […]
Read moreThe Great North Run 4 week Count Down
August 24, 2017
YOUR GREAT NORTH RUN SUCCESS 4 weeks to go – Less becomes more! This is when the gremlins starting talking […]
Read moreLe Tour De France
August 6, 2017
Cycling to Success with an injury free Summer With the Tour De France underway, people around the country will be […]
Read moreWimbledon Tennis Championships 2017
July 6, 2017
Physiotherapy Matters match winning points to keep you fit for tennis this summer The sun is out with a likely […]
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