National Arthritis Week runs from the 4th-10th April 2022. The theme this year is “Let’s Get Physical!” and is based around physical activity and its importance for people living with arthritis. Arthritis Ireland is encouraging people living with arthritis to try even small amounts of physical activity, which they say can help you stay strong and remain independent. Being active … Read More
Back Pain Doesn’t always look the same
Acute back pain Immediate onset or within a couple of hours of an accident Ranging from mild to severe pain Clear mechanism of injury Can easily describe how and where it hurts. Typically resolves within 4 weeks. Can physio help? Yes, indeed. We can give you the proper advice and techniques necessary to help you heal from pain. … Read More
Dry Needling
Dry needling is a physiotherapy treatment used to release muscular ‘knots’ also referred to as ‘trigger points’. A trigger point is a hyperirritable spot located in a taut band of skeletal muscle. Trigger points can result in muscular tension and pain. They can cause localised pain and/or referred pain. For example, if a person has multiple trigger points along the … Read More
Rotator Cuff Injury
The rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons that surround the shoulder joint, keeping the head of your upper arm bone firmly within the shallow socket of the shoulder. The shoulder is a relatively unstable joint and it relies on these small muscles to provide stability. Three of those muscles, supraspinatus, infraspinatus and teres minor rotate the shoulder … Read More
Pillows Matter
Pillows matter…. Could your pillow be causing you problems? Did you know that pain may wake you up at night and that using the wrong pillow could be the cause of this? I have seen many patients over the last 30 years in Southside Physiotherapy Clinic with neck pain, shoulder and arm pain or headaches. When they come in saying … Read More
Happy World Physiotherapy Day 8th September 2021
Happy World Physiotherapy Day 8th September 2021! We are delighted to highlight World Physiotherapy Day which takes place on the 8th September 2021. This year the focus is on rehabilitation and Long COVID. Did you know that 1 in 10 of all Long COVID cases will exhibit symptoms for a period of 12 weeks or longer? Long COVID is different … Read More
Why Pilates
What’s all this hype about Pilates? Joseph Pilates developed this exercise routine for ballet dancers in Germany and New York many years ago. Wait! I know what you’re thinking, I’m not a ballerina. Before you tune out, keep reading… The exercises in this programme were performed in such a way that each specific low back and abdominal muscle was activated … Read More
Tension Headaches
Do you suffer from headaches? In the past year there has been a significant increase in the amount of patients presenting to the clinic with headaches. Tension type headaches are the most common type of headache. It is pain or discomfort in the head, scalp, or neck, and is often associated with muscle tightness in these areas. Typically a … Read More
Tennis related injuries
Tennis related injuries are more common this time of the year with the start of Wimbledon pushing us to start dusting off those old racquets. To prevent injury it is important to take a few precautions 1) Make sure you have the right gear. Wearing a supportive shoe will prevent ankle injuries. Playing with a racquet with the … Read More
5 Expert Tips for Returning to Sport Post- Lockdown
5 Expert Tips for Returning to Sport Post- Lockdown. The time is getting closer to resuming sport again, which is not only great news but a relief for many. The downside, however, is an increase in injury potential as this unexpected break to our routine has tightened our muscles, slowed our movement, and left us out of practice. When Ireland … Read More