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If you have ever experienced an episode of pain when turning your head to the side, it’s possible that you have been suffering from a condition called ‘wry neck’.  . What are some causes?  – Poor posture, typically linked to hunching over a computer or a smartphone screen – Sitting, slouching or slumping at a …

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Ever get up from the ground or chair and your knee makes a freaky creaky sound? Or you ever squat down and it feels like you are listening to an orchestra play scary music in your knees? Those sounds are called crepitations and 99% of subjects have no pain associated with it! Research has shown …

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There are several factors that could contribute to back pain: – Sometimes it comes from a fracture, sprain, trauma, or accidental injury. It can sometimes come from a medical condition or disease like arthritis, fibromyalgia, or spinal stenosis. It can also come from being overweight or inactive.  – More commonly, back pain problems are a …

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You may have heard of the old wives tale that increased joint pain means that the weather is changing. What is the scientific consensus on this topic though? Is there truth in the belief that colder and/or wet weather equals joint pain? Unfortunately there is no consensus! Numerous studies have been done exploring this topic …

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Poor core strength can cause poor posture, lower back pain and general weakness in your arms and legs. This is because the muscles of your core stabilize your spine and pelvis, and this stability helps transfer the strength needed to rapidly contract the muscles here for more powerful movements. Here at Back to Healthy Physiotherapy, …

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A common and notorious muscle injury we deal with a lot here at our Newport physio is the calf strain. A strain can be quite debilitating as it greatly affects your ability to walk and exercise. So what causes them? How do you rehab them? Read on to find out! The calf complex is made …

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One of the most common stories we hear in our Newport physiotherapy clinic when a patient is discussing their pain/issue is “I have no idea when it started/what caused it.” This is understandable because we are complex beings! There are a range different factors that play into our ability to function and move- even after …

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Part 2! 3. Don’t let your shoes let you down Your choice of shoe can affect your whole body, spine included. It’s so important to consider how much support the heel of your shoe offers: it should fit snugly and prevent excessive pronation or supination, where the feet roll too far in or out. If …

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Allowing you to stand and sit, bend and twist, a healthy spine is something that is essential to living an active life. Nothing impedes your quality of movement like a sore back, so maintaining the muscles and ligaments which surround the spine is essential to ensuring your fitness and mobility. At our physiotherapy we have …

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Suffering from headaches that just won’t go away? At our Newport physiotherapy clinic, we want to help you get pain free, because what many patients don’t realise is that physiotherapy treatment can help in a massive way. Most of the patients we see who are suffering from severe headaches generally experience a gradual onset of …

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