In this article we question whether the sheer agony of foam rolling is actually worth it! Does the pain pay off and make lasting changes that will solve all of your injury woes and keep you pain free? We’ll be trawling the latest research into the proposed benefits and effects of foam rolling and cross…
DetailsTight hamstrings is one of the most common findings we have at the clinic. They may simply be painful or just tight. But that tension may cause issues elsewhere in the low back, glutes and in and around the knee. Stretching those tight hamstrings would seem to make sense to try and sort the issue.…
DetailsIf only I had a pound for every time I’ve been asked what the difference between Physiotherapy and Sports Therapy! So many people get so confused when deciding who can help them the most with their condition. As a clinic with both a sports therapist and physiotherapist we feel we’re best placed to try answer…
DetailsAt Brighton Physiotherapy and Sports Therapy we see a lot of broken tennis players. From absolute beginners to experienced players and coaches to those enjoying the game in their later years. The good news is that with the right knowledge and a little help from your friends at Brighton Physiotherapy and Sports Therapy you needn’t…
DetailsOver the years we’ve helped countless people with office related problems. With a combination of hands on work, exercises, postural and wellbeing advice. We see office set up and posture contribute to all kinds of RSI, knee and back issues. There’s lots you can be doing to help yourself if you are struggling with such conditions.…
DetailsRepetitive Strain Injury (RSI). Rarely has there been more confusion and fear about something which is just a simplistic label for a set of fairly standard physiotherapy conditions. What is it? Does it really exist? In this article we look to dis-spell some myths and give you the benefit of our experience in how to…
DetailsIf I had a pound for every time that someone asked me the difference between Physiotherapy and Sports Massage I’d be a rich man! I know the answer but then I’ve been working in the industry for a very long time. But more important is that you understand the difference so you can make the…
DetailsMost of us have experienced stitch. That searing pain, usually while exercising, that we get in our stomach. But what actually is it? More importantly how do we stop it from happening. There are many ideas and theories as to what it actually is. A detailed review of those theories you can find here. The…
DetailsThis post is designed to give you some guidance through the myriad of information regarding inguinal hernias. Perhaps you have one? Perhaps you’re not sure? Perhaps you fear an operation? Perhaps you’re fearful of an old inguinal hernia coming back? Perhaps you just want to avoid one? Or perhaps you’ve had one surgically repaired but…
DetailsOver the years we’ve seen countless rotator cuff injuries. Some respond well to some simple strengthening exercises or stretching. Yet many refuse to get better. Some even get worse when you try to strengthen them. Why would this be? In this article we give you the benefit of our experience looking beyond the obvious rotator…
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