Is Physiotherapy Just Exercise?
Isn't that all physiotherapy is...an activity disguised as a treatment that secretly gets you to exercise? Well, not exactly although there is a lot of exercise involved in physiotherapy. The line between the two is often blurred and for good reason, because exercise...
What Is Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy?
You have heard of physiotherapy. You probably know that it is often a treatment used in rehabilitation where exercises bring pain relief. Musculoskeletal therapy, or MSK therapy is a form of physiotherapy that does the same but is concentrated primarily on muscles,...
Proven Relief for Persistent Pain
As someone deeply committed to Remedial massage &musculoskeletal therapy, I have seen firsthand the profound benefits of remedial massage in alleviating pain and improving overall well-being. Beyond its soothing effects, remedial massage is a scientifically-backed...
Addressing Pain and Nerve Issues with Remedial Massage Therapy – By John Preece
As a Remedial Massage Therapist with a keen interest in musculoskeletal dysfunction, I often encounter clients suffering from pain and nerve issues. These problems can significantly impact daily life, causing discomfort, restricted movement, and reduced quality of...
Frozen Shoulder – can Acupuncture help?
I wanted to share this research article after stumbling across it online. The study by Asheghan et al. (2016) aimed to investigate the effectiveness of Acupuncture in the treatment of Frozen Shoulder. Patients were given 10 sessions of Acupuncture over 5 weeks. Pain...
Enhancing Athletic Performance with Remedial Massage Therapy – By John Preece
As a remedial massage therapist with a special interest in musculoskeletal dysfunction, I frequently work with athletes looking to improve performance and recover from injuries. Remedial massage therapy is a powerful tool in the sports world, offering targeted...
Why don’t people do their physio exercises? Part 1 – Is it your Physio’s fault?
Every patient who has seen a Physio will be set homework in the form of exercise programmes. The literature comprehensively states that most injuries will have a positive benefit from exercise-based treatment at some stage in the rehabilitation process. Be it...
Maximizing Recovery: The Synergy of Physiotherapy and Remedial Massage Therapy – By John Preece
As a remedial therapist with expertise in musculoskeletal dysfunction and chronic conditions, I often emphasize the complementary benefits of Physiotherapy and Remedial Massage Therapy. Together, these therapies can significantly enhance recovery and rehabilitation,...
Tips For Decluttering
Handy tips for decluttering your home - by Sonia Bostock Feeling overwhelmed by the constant mess and needing to spend all weekend cleaning, I decided I needed to make a change. Knowing I had time off when changing jobs, I committed to myself that I was going to do a...
Sciatica: It’s a pain in the butt!
How to manage yourself and when to seek help - by Chantelle Buck Sciatica is a commonly used term to indicate burning/shooting pain that starts in the glute and runs down the back of your leg. This can happen when the sciatic nerve becomes irritated in the lower...