The effects of Long Covid, Asthma & COPD on Breathing Most of us have experienced shortness of breath, often as a result of strenuous exercise. But for many people this is something they live with every day. There are lots of reasons why people might have...
You might not give much thought to your jaw until you have a problem with it. But let’s think for a moment about what a remarkable structure it is. When talking about the jaw we mean the bones, joints and soft tissues that form it. The main bone is the mandible...
There are many causes of abdominal pain, and anyone experiencing new or acute pain should always first seek medical help. However many people suffer from chronic pain which can make their life a misery at times. Causes of chronic abdominal pain Chronic...
Heel for heel and toe for toe… (lyrics from ‘Mhari’s Wedding’, Highland folk song) Dancing at Highland weddings apart, there are many causes for chronic foot pain, which makes it a common long-term occurrence, affecting about 7% of the population, and lasting for up...
A myofascial understanding of Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) What is RSI? RSI or repetitive strain injury is a condition that at best is not fully understood and at worst is denied as non-existent. However the symptoms experienced by sufferers are very real...
Many people ask why they develop tennis or golfers elbow when they’ve never played either sport. Although they are relatively common conditions, little is really known about why and how they develop and how to treat them effectively. However what is know is that less...
Self-help myofascial release – help yourself out of chronic pain Myofascial release is a therapy that works to release restrictions and trigger points that have formed in fascia and are contributing to chronic pain conditions, such as chronic pelvic pain. You can...
A closer look at our breathing Without getting too nerdy or technical, it’s sometimes interesting to understand a bit more about how our bodies work. In this article we’re going to have a look at breathing and how it happens without us even thinking about it. Every...
Exploring the fascial connections in the pelvis About 10% of adults, men and women, develop chronic pelvic pain. It’s a difficult and sometimes embarrassing condition for many people as the symptoms can include rectal, genital or abdominal discomfort or pain; pain...
Why does standing still make my lower back hurt? Back pain is the leading chronic pain condition worldwide, with over 80% of us experiencing it at some time in our lives. Common medical advice for back pain is to stand for periods of the day, but for many people...
Is it possible to stretch your connective tissue? There is some debate amongst therapists and researchers whether it is possible to stretch fascia and whether there is actually any benefit in stretching at all. Given that fascia has a tensile strength of 2 tonnes per...
Soft tissue causes of TMJ and jaw pain Clenching your jaw is a natural response to a stressful or frustrating event but imagine if your jaw was permanently stuck like this. Millions of people find themselves in a cycle of jaw clenching and tooth grinding (called...
Keep your home working RSI free Remember when working from home used to be a bit of a luxury, not having to travel to the office or get dressed up? Suddenly lockdown has made home working the new normal and many workers find themselves coping with conditions that are...
The importance of armpits If you find that you are sitting more than usual, which may include working in an unfamiliar and cramped home set-up, then spare a thought for your armpits. They’re probably not an area you think about much, in fact my grandmother’s...
TMJ (temporomandibular joint disorder) TMJ, aka jaw pain, is a common condition that is poorly understood. Most people who come to us with TMJ have been diagnosed by their dentist or doctor. Their symptoms include: • Constant pain in the jaw, face, teeth, ears, and...
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