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The importance of thoracic mobility when working at the office
The thoracic spine is the part of your spine that runs between the neck and the low back. It is often an area that can be overlooked when stretching/working on mobility however a lack of movement in this area can result in the mid back pain and pain in the...
Why stretching might not be enough!
A very common complaint we see here in The Physiotherapy Centre is from people will come in saying that their neck, their back and/or their knee feels stiff and tight. They haven’t done anything out of the ordinary, and this issue has come on over time. Does this...
What to expect from an online physiotherapy consultation
As we continue to live with COVID-19, we are aware that some people might be unable to come see us in the clinic or reluctant to go out for their physiotherapy needs. With this in mind, here at The Physiotherapy Centre we are able to give you the option of online...
Exercise for people with Osteoarthritis
“I’ve been told my pain is because I have Arthritis, and ‘wear and tear’. So why is my physiotherapist telling me exercise is important?” Below we will discuss the benefits of exercise associated with osteoarthritis (OA) and hopefully shine a light on why we...
Ten facts about low back pain
Dúirt bean liom go ndúirt bean léi. (Irish, 'a woman said to me that a woman said to her'). A term used in Hiberno-English to mean gossip or hearsay, especially of an unreliable nature. This blog post addresses low back pain, one of the most common issues we...
Five tips to prevent exercise related injuries after lockdown
Lockdown affected all of us in many different ways. In order to cope with lockdown and its effects, a lot of people turned to exercise, whether it be to keep in shape after overindulging, help with their physical and mental well being or just for something to do....