Hands up if you have had back pain. Here at Alba Physiotherapy our most common condition seen is back pain. Back Pain is experienced by over 80% of us during our lifetime. As time passes we are getting a greater understanding of the dos and donts of back pain and some of the evidence may be surprising. This articleContinue Reading »
The answer is quite possibly yes! So what does poor posture look like or what exactly does that mean? Our bodies have been designed in such a way, that when all the joints and bones line up in a particular way, they should be in a great alignment. There are natural curves of the spine which areContinue Reading »
Each week we see at least 5 new patients who feel they are doing all they can to get back to fitness but through one thing or another they keep hitting a wall. This week I spoke with a lady, lets call her Joan, who had been going to the gym, following advice for overContinue Reading »
If you have looked at your dog and thought they have aged on you and have a feeling of being a bit helpless to the inevitable, then read on! You’re not alone. Almost every day we get calls from owners who are keen to find out if there is something more they can do toContinue Reading »
So we thought we would kick start this March by getting the bodies all ship shape to spring into the better weather (Whenever it comes!). We are really excited to join the global movement to celebrate Pilates and all its benefits. Joesph Pilates has said “You will feel better in ten sessions, look better inContinue Reading »
If you’ve ever had a sore lower back, you’re not alone! Around 80% of people in the United Kingdom will be affected by lower back pain at some point in their lives. Symptoms can range from a dull ache to a stabbing or shooting sensation. Lower back pain is extremely common, but it doesn’t just affectContinue Reading »
This Month we wanted to do some Myth busting about knees!!! We have been really enjoying the responses from our Keep on Moving Program and so, we thought we would share some of the things patients have been told down through the years……Why not check it out and see if you can find any thatContinue Reading »
I’ve just finished speaking with a group of final year physiotherapy students about working in private practice. It was a Friday afternoon and you could feel the amount of brain power that was being used in the group. Consumed with final year coursework deadlines along with trying to get into the right head space toContinue Reading »
Recently, we held interviews for a physiotherapy position. Throughout the course of our interview process I got to really chat with a great bunch of people from a wide range of backgrounds, experiences and qualifications. Although the experience was varied, the common denominator was a mutual passion for working with animals, a desire to reallyContinue Reading »
Our muscles play an important role in the movement of our body. Without our muscles, we wouldn’t be able to bend our elbow or straighten our leg. As our muscles are soft and designed for flexibility, they are also prone to injury and if you have ever had a muscle tear, you know that theyContinue Reading »
