It’s all in the Technique…. For anyone who has been to our clinic, I’m sure you’ve heard at least one of the physios preach about technique and the importance of moving properly. You may be wondering what the difference is between such a small and seemingly insignificant movement when performing the exercises; but the truthContinue Reading »
The impact of cold weather on dogs and how to deal with it Have you found yourself feeling stiff and achy in the recent cold damp weather and wanting to stay wrapped up in your warm bed? It is not your imagination the aches and stiffness are real! And chances are your dog feels theContinue Reading »
Winter Walking for Horses It is that time of year again and now that the colder weather is here we are all having to remember how to deal with it. Horses need to be exercised even when we all feel like we should be hibernating. It’s this time of year you start to question whyContinue Reading »
How to help your pet over the festive period and what festive favourites should your dog avoid? Christmas can be a stressful time for dog’s. 40% of owners notice a difference in their dog’s mood and 25% report behavioural changes at Christmas time. This can be attributed to disrupted routines, lots of new people andContinue Reading »
With a shift in recent events, Alba Physiotherapy found itself igniting our virtual sessions for our patients. We are no stranger to virtual sessions in the Highlands of Scotland due to the sheer distance some folk needed to travel to come and see us. We have often used our virtual sessions to help people. So,Continue Reading »
Back pain is one of the most common conditions we see in the clinic. It can interfere with many ordinary activities, and people routinely use pain medication, hydrotherapy, exercise, Pilates and heat packs for relief. Massage is another option. Most people report that massage brings relief, and some doctors still recommend this to back painContinue Reading »
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 »
