Sciatica – What is it and, how can I manage it?
August 5, 2025
Blog Updated 5th August 2025 (originally published 7th November 2023) Lower Back Pain is extremely common, and most of us … read more
Read moreGood Habits, Good Mind: How Physical Health Boosts Mental Wellness
June 13, 2025
Mens sana in corpore sano’ – Forgotten your GCSE Latin I’m guessing! You can be forgiven if so. These however … read more
Read moreInjection options for knee osteoarthritis
June 13, 2025
What is knee osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis and is a condition that affects joints, with … read more
Read moreRunner’s knee – what is it and how can I avoid it?
May 12, 2025
Runner’s knee is an umbrella term used to describe a few common knee injuries, often related to overtraining, running mechanics, … read more
Read moreMuscle injuries
March 5, 2025
At Physiotherapy Matters, we strive to provide you with the best insights and advice to help you maintain optimal health … read more
Read moreKnee Meniscal Injuries
April 26, 2024
Let’s delve into knee meniscal injuries! The prevalence of knee meniscal injuries has risen over the years, possibly due to … read more
Read morePelvic Health
April 17, 2024
What is the Pelvic Floor? The pelvic floor is a group of muscles that stretch like a hammock between the … read more
Read moreWeightbearing exercises for seniors – The benefits
January 16, 2024
Weight-Bearing Exercise: A Key Component of Senior Fitness As we age, our bodies require different types of exercise to maintain … read more
Read moreTrigger finger
August 20, 2023
What is Trigger Finger? Do you have a finger (digit) that feels stiff and sore when you straighten (extend) it … read more
Read morePolyarthritis
June 20, 2023
What is Polyarthritis? You may have heard of the term ‘polyarthritis’, or indeed been told you have it. Polyarthritis refers … read more
Read moreBike Week 2023
June 6, 2023
Let’s dust off all our old bikes sitting in our sheds and get out and get some fresh air. … read more
Read moreOn Your Feet Britain
April 14, 2023
Did you know that 70% of our average 9 hours of sitting time is at work?(2) and a recent survey … read more
Read moreApril is Stress Awareness Month
March 24, 2023
Stress is our body’s response to pressure. Many different situations or life events can cause stress. It … read more
Read moreShoulder pain
December 20, 2022
There are various causes of shoulder pain but there are a number of common conditions that Physiotherapy can help with. … read more
Read moreIt’s Golf season- Common Golf injuries; Golfers’ elbow.
July 19, 2022
With the upturn in weather and the beginning of the open championship this week you might be out and … read more
Read moreGroin 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 more
Read morePhysiotherapy for Cyclists – Cyclone Challenge
May 2, 2022
Long distance cycling endurance events like the Cyclone Challenge are becoming ever more popular and at Physiotherapy Matters we love … read more
Read moreHow is Physiotherapy beneficial for tension headaches?
April 28, 2022
Updated 28th April 2022 Headaches affect over 10 million people regularly in the UK, making them one of the most … read more
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 more
Read moreThe Fight Against Falls
July 20, 2021
Prevent Falls In Elderly With Simple Exercises About one third of people aged 65 and older, and half of people … read more
Read moreCycling: Physical Benefits and More!
June 28, 2021
As the Tour de France continues to amaze us with the athletes seemingly superhuman fitness, we are feeling inspired and … read more
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 more
Read moreUnderstanding the different types of exercise and their benefits
January 19, 2021
There are several different types of exercise, and understanding what they are, their benefits and how they can impact you … read more
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 more
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 more
Read moreTop 10 tips for staying happy and healthy in these challenging times
May 15, 2020
I feel like I’m hearing the word ‘unprecedented’ approximately 150 times a day at the moment, but for a reason. … read more
Read moreRemote Physiotherapy
April 22, 2020
Remote Physiotherapy, myth busting and what it can do for you! Did you know that musculoskeletal disorders, such as arthritis … read more
Read moreBenefits of Remote Physiotherapy, Occupational Health and Wellness Services during Covid 19
April 13, 2020
We are being asked by many clients how can we support employees from a physical and mental health prospective during … read more
Read moreWorking from home survival guide
April 8, 2020
Working from home for many is the dream – no commute, no uniform, comfy pants, regular access to decent coffee, … read more
Read moreVideo Physiotherapy Appointments
March 27, 2020
How can you make the most of your video physiotherapy consultation? Video consultations have been used within the medical and … read more
Read moreCoronavirus – alternative assessment and treatment options for physiotherapy
March 11, 2020
Due to the current events regarding coronavirus, Physiotherapy Matters are now offering telephone or video triage as an option for … read more
Read moreMental Health Self Care Ideas
February 23, 2020
Mental health is a complicated issue. Everyone’s experiences and contexts are different and therefore, unfortunately, it is very difficult to … read more
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 more
Read moreNew Year….New You?
February 23, 2020
New Year….New You? Have you often thought that ‘I should really try and get into an exercise routine and keep … read more
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 more
Read moreAdvanced Physiotherapists in General Practice
February 8, 2019
Advanced Physiotherapists in General Practice offer safe and effective services that cut secondary referrals, saves money and reduces pressure on … read more
Read moreFootball…the highs and the lows
June 22, 2018
With one of the most highly anticipated sporting competitions underway international coaches, players and medical teams will have prepared as … read more
Read moreTennis Elbow
June 22, 2018
Roland Garros is now in full swing and Wimbledon is fast approaching…it’s officially the summer tennis season 2018!! Whilst tennis … read more
Read more5 Facts About Tendinopathies.
June 22, 2018
What is a Tendinopathy? Tendinopathy is a broad term that encompasses painful conditions occurring in and around tendons in response … read more
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 more
Read moreNew study reveals that surgery for shoulder pain is no more effective than placebo surgery or no treatment at all
January 10, 2018
A recent study in the Lancet journal funded by Arthritis Research UK has found that surgery for sub acromial shoulder … read more
Read moreLower back pain – How we can help!
December 20, 2017
At Physiotherapy Matters we see many clients for treatment of their lower back pain. Lower back pain is the most … read more
Read moreTo knee or not to knee, that is the question!
September 18, 2017
Many people view having a Total Knee Replacement in a similar way to running the Great North Run. They know … read more
Read moreTennis Elbow
June 24, 2016
Roland Garros is now in full swing and Wimbledon is fast approaching…it’s officially the summer tennis season 2018!! Whilst tennis … read more
Read moreBack Care Awareness
November 4, 2015
In October Physiotherapy Matters focused on improving back care in light of Back Care Awareness Week (5th -9th October). It … read more
Read moreHow could acupuncture help you?
August 14, 2015
What is Acupuncture? Acupuncture is one of the main forms of treatment in traditional Chinese medicine which is widely practiced … read more
Read moreHeadaches: Are you suffering?
July 29, 2015
Headaches are a common complaint – with a common solution, painkillers. If painkillers just aren’t hitting the spot for you … read more
Read moreGood Sitting Posture: A Reminder
July 22, 2015
Having a good sitting posture will help you avoid injury, reduce pain, increase your productivity at work and increase your … read more
Read moreCould physiotherapy be as effective as surgery for your back pain?
May 11, 2015
A study carried out at the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences at the University of Pittsburgh, suggests that physiotherapy … read more
Read moreSpotlight on Arthritis
April 27, 2015
Arthritis is one of the most common, chronic musculoskeletal disorders. There are many different types of Arthritis that affect around … read more
Read moreCommon Physiotherapy Myths
February 11, 2015
Physiotherapy Matters are established specialists in combating the musculoskeletal injuries, illnesses and pains suffered by clients throughout the North East. … read more
Read morePhysiotherapy Matters featured in BQ Breakfast
January 19, 2015
After several successful years in Melton Park, Gosforth we have now expanded to the point where our premises are … read more
Read morePhysiotherapy Matters launch week day 6: Headaches
November 28, 2014
As part of our celebrations to officially launch our new clinical site at Regent Centre, Gosforth, we’re exploring the top … read more
Read morePhysiotherapy Matters launch week day 5: Arthritis
November 27, 2014
As part of our celebrations to officially launch our new clinical site at Regent Centre, Gosforth, we’re exploring the top … read more
Read morePhysiotherapy Matters launch week day 2: Neck pain
November 25, 2014
As part of our celebrations to officially launch our new clinical site at Regent Centre, Gosforth, we’re exploring the top … read more
Read morePhysiotherapy Matters launch week day 1: Back pain
November 23, 2014
This week, as part of our celebrations to officially launch our new clinical site at Regent Centre, Gosforth, we’re going … read more
Read moreRheumatoid Arthritis and Physiotherapy
January 28, 2014
By Alice Thompson Whilst having a browse through Arthritis UK, I came across an article which highlighted that levels of … read more
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