Many people think that if they don’t have any pain in their neck then their headache is coming from elsewhere. However, the reality is that most headaches arise as a result of stiffness in the joints in the upper neck. When these joints get excessively stiff, they can refer pain into different parts of the […]
Lateral Hip Pain – Don’t Stretch It! Did you know 1 in 4 women over the age of 50 suffer from gluteal tendinopathy at some point in their life? And women are 4 times more likely to suffer than men? What is Gluteal Tendinopathy? The most common cause of lateral (outer) hip pain is change […]
Hip flexors and runners: the misunderstood muscles What better way to kick start your fitness routine than with some professionals runs, and for the ambitious lot, half or full marathons. After your quick Merv Hughs warm-ups and your Rocky Balboa bounce to get the body going you quickly start a light canter; have you experienced […]
Top 5 reasons Hip pain is common in people who play sport. A lot of sports related hip pain is simply a sign of overuse- and will respond well to a few days rest. If it persists, it’s worth getting it assessed. Here are 5 common reasons for hip pain-: Clue- it’s all about Location, […]
My Father has just had his hip replaced…what on earth should he being doing? Ok, so before we start getting into the nitty gritty of what exercises he should be performing, lets start by giving a brief overview of the operation, so you get some idea of the muscles that need to be strengthened. There […]
What is piriformis syndrome? Piriformis syndrome is a fancy way of saying that a tight buttock muscle (piriformis) is causing pressure on the nerve (sciatic) that passes underneath it. When this happens it can cause buttock pain and referral of pain down the leg (usually down the back of the leg). It may also cause […]
