Back and leg pain affects around 50% of women during pregnancy due to the many changes that take place in the body. The most common forms of pain during pregnancy are: Low back pain in the lumbar spine. Leg pain around the buttocks and thighs. Back pain that affects you at night. As your baby […]
A surprising fact to learn is that golfers are injured more than rugby players! 62% of amateurs and 85% of professionals will sustain a significant injury associated with playing golf. The problem is, amateur golfers don’t have sufficient fitness and often poor technique when playing, whereas professional golfers overuse different muscle groups due to the […]
Life expectancy is at its all-time high, the fact that so many people are living longer is a wonderful ideal. To continue living a full and happy life, we must live in a certain way to ensure that we maintain a good quality of life. Making a conscious decision to take small steps (literally) from […]
Fact: 47% of the global population experience regular headaches. For some, headaches are just a minor inconvenience but for others they can be utterly debilitating, condemning you to a dark, quiet room for hours, and sometimes even days. Successfully diagnosing a headache gets very complicated, because more than 130 distinct disorders have been identified along […]
There are three common and serious issues affecting women worldwide: Osteoporosis Accidental falls Stress incontinence. We can slow down the progression of each of these conditions and sometimes even reverse their effects with committed, intentional action. Osteoporosis Osteoporosis is a reduction of bone density which causes bones to weaken, increasing the possibility of sustaining a […]
Do you dream of being that runner where every step of every mile is 100% pain free? No aches, twinges or lingering soreness from yesterday’s session. Well, you are not alone; research shows 79% of runners get injured at least once a year. Think of running pains in terms of a spectrum. At one end […]
Fact: It is estimated that between 35-43% of the UK population suffer from chronic pain, that’s 28 million people. It accounts for 40% of time off work and costs the NHS over £10 billion pounds a year. Chronic pain is one of the most common reasons why people visit us at Mend Physio accounting for […]
Feeling The Pinch? The Stubborn Shoulder Impingement Syndrome Do you get a sharp, debilitating pain in your shoulder when you are performing tasks like brushing your hair, putting on certain clothes or showering? During these movements, where you raise your arm out to the side and then upwards over your head, do you alternate between […]
Your spine is essentially the chain that forms the ‘backbone’ of your entire body. Without it, you would be a blob of muscles, organs and soft tissue piled on the floor. Your spine commands respect because it is the pillar that supports your body, allows you to walk, stand and sit, as well as touch […]
With the amazing weather, we’re having at the moment and the imminent start of the Tour de France who’s been out on their bike?! I can imagine most people who have a keen interest in cycling have been burning up the tarmac. Cycling is such a great way to exercise, it’s a very effective form of […]