Elbow pain in golfers Spring is here and we know that many of you are looking to take up your favourite sports. So we thought you would like to learn a little more about the pain in your elbow you have been experiencing. Golfer’s elbow is normally identified...
What is Calcific tendinitis – Shoulder Pain? In this video Michael explains more about this condition and the treatment – Shockwave therapy Calcific tendinitis is caused by the build up of calcium deposits in your muscles or tendons. In the case of your...
Often when we are contacted about booking a first appointment with one of the chiropody/podiatry team we are asked questions about what to expect. In order to help answer the questions this blog outlines what you should and shouldn’t experience during your...
What is a Sprain/Strain? A sprain occurs when you apply excess stress on your back that can overstretch and damage ligaments. A back strain is an injury to either a muscle or tendon What causes strains and sprains? Our backs are amazing structures that cope with such...
Most winter sports injuries are to the lower extremities and the bulk of those involve damage to the knees. A lot of knee injuries occur through falling or when landing a jump. Whilst it may not be possible to prevent all of these injuries from occurring, many of them...
With the start of the running season upon us perhaps you are training for the Reading Half Marathon or some other race? Hopefully your training is going to plan, slowly increasing your mileage week by week and once you hit your longest run you will taper down in...