Heel Pain (Plantar Fasciitis) Introduction Heel pain is a very common problem that may be attributed to several etiologies, including heel spurs, plantar fascia irritation (acute or chronic), and bursitis. Plantar fasciitis is thought to result from microtears in the fascia due to repeated biomechanical stress on the arch of the foot on weight-bearing. Plantar […]
Myofascial Pain Syndrome Musculoskeletal disorders are the main cause of disability in the working-age population and are among the leading causes of disability in other age groups. Myofascial pain syndrome is a common painful muscle disorder caused by myofascial trigger points. Pain and limited function of the locomotor (or musculoskeletal) system are two of the […]
What is iliotibial band syndrome and how is it treated?
What is Iliotibial Band Syndrome and how is it Treated? Iliotibial (IT) band syndrome is often caused by repetitively bending the knee during physical activities, such as running, cycling, swimming, and climbing. The IT band is a group of fibers that run the length of the upper leg, from the hip to the top of […]
What is a Muscle Knot and How we can treat it? The medical term for muscle knots is myofascial trigger points. These are occur when muscle fibers or the bands of tissue called fascia underneath them tense and tighten. Symptoms: These knots can develop almost anywhere on the body where muscle or fascia is present. […]
Rocker Bottom Shoes Rocker bottom shoes help strengthen back muscles, reduce low back pain Sports Physiotherapy- Researchers of the Sports Physiotherapy master’s degree at Valencia’s CEU Cardenal Herrera University have confirmed, in a new study of their research work into back pain, that unstable shoes improve the strength of back muscles in order to maintain […]
Ayurveda Massage Therapy at Horsham and East Grinstead Have you ever felt that you could benefit from a deep, all-the-way-to-your-core cleanse? Or perhaps you feel so depleted and fatigued that you sense a need for deep rejuvenation and nourishment? Is your mind so cluttered that you have a hard time finding the calm within? If so, consider […]
The Whiplash Injuries/ Neck Pain – Physiotherapy near to me Motor vehicle accidents result in many patients with chronic head and neck pain, some of which meet the criteria for a (The whiplash Injuries)“whiplash syndrome.” The cervical zygapophysial joint synovium, muscular, and ligamentous strains and other anatomical sites are often implicated in the pathophysiology of […]
Upper Back Pain at Physio Horsham Medically the area requiring upper back pain physiotherapy is known as the thoracic spine, which consists of a series of vertebrae, discs, muscles, and ligaments as well as rib articulations coming off the side of each of these thoracic vertebrae. Upper back pain can be as a result of […]
Suffering from Low back pain ? Physio Horsham and East Grinstead.
Low-Back Pain : Physiotherapy Horsham and East Grinstead The low back supports the weight of the upper body and provides mobility for everyday motions such as bending and twisting. Muscles in the low back are responsible for flexing and rotating the hips while walking, as well as supporting the spinal column. Nerves in the low […]
