Have you ever woken up with an inexplicably stiff and painful neck that will only turn to one side? You might have been suffering from acute wry neck, a painful condition following a typical pattern of symptoms. In the clinic, wry neck is classified as one of two different types – Facet or Discogenic wry neck. Facet Wry Neck Facet joints are found on either side of the spine and allow controlled rotation and side bending of the neck. An...
Many of us spend more time at our desks than any other place. While the risk of injury while seated can seem very unlikely, spending hours in a poorly set up workspace can place vast amounts of pressure on your body and lead to overuse injuries. Below are a few tips that can help you set up your workstation correctly. Your Chair Starting with the height of your chair is the best place to begin. Ideally, your feet should be...
Staying active at home can be challenging especially when many of us don't have access to our local gym. Physical health and wellbeing are equally important both mental health and with this in mind, we're offering a few suggestions for how to use everyday home objects to stay in shape. Even if you don't have access to a single piece of gym equipment, there are many items in your home that can be used to keep you active. Water bottles,...
What is Trochanteric Bursitis? The muscles that surround the hips have a complicated role to play. They work to keep the pelvis level and control one of the most flexible joints of the body. They are organised in layers, and the deeper muscles are separated from the outer muscles by sheets of connective tissue, to allow easy gliding, as they interact with each other. With all the layers of muscles working together, some points in the body are more prone...
Keeping active while at home for long periods can be challenging. For many people, going out for a run or taking time to perform a full workout can be daunting, especially if this is not a part of their usual routine. There are a few quick and easy ways to add some movement to your day, starting with something as simple as boiling the kettle. As the average kettle takes 2-3 minutes to boil, challenge yourself to see if you...