How to use Spiky Balls

How to use spiky balls. Spiky balls are a great way of relieving muscular tension and knots. Here are a few examples: Place spiky ball under left buttock Place ball between left shoulder blade and spine Massage foot with spiky ball    

15 Truths about Low Back Pain

Scientific research in the area of back pain has progressed in recent times and it is challenging widespread beliefs held about the condition that seems to plague so many people. 1 Back Pain is common and normal Eighty percent of people will experience an episode of back pain during their lifetime. Experiencing back pain is like getting tired or becoming … Read More

The Frozen Shoulder

Frozen shoulder is also known as adhesive capsulitis. It is a condition characterized by pain and stiffness in and around your shoulder joint. Symptoms begin gradually and can be divided into three phases. Freezing          Frozen Thawing Freezing: This is the most painful stage of frozen shoulder. The pain can vary from being a dull ache that becomes sharp at certain … Read More

Open Saturday Mornings

Open on Saturday mornings. We are delighted to say that Sandra McGovern, Chartered Physiotherapist, has returned from America and is offering treatment on Saturday. To book please Click Here  

Physiotherapy after a Fracture

For many people recovering from a fracture can be a challenging and difficult time. There is sometimes a feeling of not knowing what do next and what you should and shouldn’t be doing to maximise recovery. At Southside Physiotherapy we can help with your recovery in the following ways: Assisting you in following your post operative protocol. Advising you on … Read More

The Benefits of Exercise

Is walking or exercising really good for you? If you have all day, we could probably outline all the benefits! But you probably don’t, so we’ll just give you a few to ponder on… If you want to feel better, boost your mood, have more energy, strengthen your tissues and perhaps even live longer, then the health benefits of regular … Read More

Gluteal Muscles

  Did you know that weak Buttock muscles -otherwise known as your Gluteal muscles- can cause Back, Hip and Knee pain???? Be proactive. Start strengthening now! Try these exercises twice a day and see your back pain reduce!      1)    Lie on side with knees bent. Open top hip and knee. Hold 2 sec x 20 times     … Read More

Love your back and it will love you

Happy St. Valentine´s Day! There are easier ways to love your back!     At Southside Physiotherapy Clinic, founder, Martina Cloonan, offers a fresh approach to tackling back pain and sciatica and some top tips on how to prevent it. Top tips your back will love o Watch your back first thing in the morning as this is when the discs … Read More

Can YOU make Tuesday or Thursday

In case you can make Tuesday or Thursday……. Just 1 place left in our mixed level Pilates class on Tuesday morning at 11.30 am 1 place left in our Intermediate Pilates class on Thursday at 6.20 pm Book now. Click link below or phone (01)2897171. Click Here