This month we’re going to talk about issues effecting the older generation. It only seemed fitting given that on the 1st of October it’s International Day of Older Persons. It’s no secret that the elderly population is growing. People are living longer, and in many cases, having to work longer too. Being a physio is …
This month we are going to answer a question that we get asked A LOT by our patients. And because we get asked it so much, we thought we would dedicate a whole blog to it. The question we refer to is ‘What is Physiotherapy?’. To answer this question, we’ll give you some insight into …
With Spring, comes motivation – motivation to finish those DIY jobs, spring clean or get the garden looking fabulous for the sunny months ahead. This is fantastic, although it’s also the time we start seeing new injuries as people jump into activities without preparation, or with bad posture. So here’s our list of 3 common …
3 Common Gardening Injuries And Their Prevention Read More »
It’s Sunday, which can only mean one thing… You’re meeting with your soccer team to play a friendly competitive game against your local rivals. After years out from playing, this season, you’ve decided to dust off the boots and start playing again. Life has been generous over the years, a doting partner, two healthy children, …
With the weather being a little cooler at this time of year many people are turning to there local gym or leisure centre to get healthy and achieve their health and fitness goals . Common goals are to be more active, lose some weight, get stronger, and smash your last PB. If you are headed to …
Your cervical spine (c-spine) is classified as your top seven vertebrae (or more commonly, your neck). Here at TM Physio we think your spine is pretty important. Not only does it house the spinal cord, which sends messages from your brain to your body (and back again), and important arteries that provide blood flow to …
What’s In A Curve? Your Cervical Spine Explained Read More »
Prevention Is Better Than Cure To many people, the idea of going to see a physiotherapist when they are not injured seems pointless. This is a classic “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” kind of attitude. We agree, that to a point it, makes sense. However, as physios we often see people present to …
Lifting injuries are a common cause of back pain. You can protect yourself against damage with good lifting habits, both at home and in the workplace.
Osteoporosis is a disease in which the bones become fragile and brittle. They fracture more easily than normal bone.
Posture is the position in which you hold your body upright against gravity while standing, sitting or laying down. Good posture helps to minimise the amount of strain imposed on our muscles, joints and ligaments whilst performing our daily activities.
