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Acupuncture is a treatment that dates back to around 100 BC in China and is based on traditional Chinese concepts such as qi (life force energy) and meridians (paths through which qi flows). Acupuncture involves the insertion of thin needles into the skin at multiple, different locations based on the patient’s symptoms. Although there are […]

Heatwave warnings remain in place so it is important to follow the advice from Public Health England. Issues including dehydration and heatstroke, especially in the very young, the elderly and those with health problems, are common in weather like this. NHS advice can be found here https://www.nhs.uk/…/h…/heatwave-how-to-cope-in-hot-weather/

A rotator cuff injury can make everyday life miserable because this type of shoulder injury can have an impact on every aspect of your life. Activities of daily living such as brushing your hair or putting on a shirt can cause terrible shoulder pain. Your rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons surrounding

Scientific evidence is showing the benefits of exercise in the treatment of Parkinson’s Disease is growing. Exercise has been shown to have the potential to slow down the loss of dopamine-producing cells, thereby slowing down the progression of Parkinson’s. Besides exercise having many other health benefits, it has also been shown that in people with

Plantar fasciitis is inflammation of the plantar fascia, a part of your foot that connects your heel bone to your toes.  That tell-tale stabbing pain in the bottom of your foot near the heel that you experience when taking the first steps of the morning is a classic symptom for this condition. Patients often find

Recent reports from The NHS and NCBI state that up to half of UK adults could be living with chronic pain. That’s over 30 million people living with pain which has lasted for more than 3 months! Here at Hope Physiotherapy Clinic, we are dedicated to helping patients with chronic pain develop the skills they

As some UK workers prepare to enter week 15 of working from home, many of us are experiencing more aches and pains in our back, neck, and shoulders. Poor posture especially when your workstation is now your dining table is sending many of us to the medicine cabinet in search of pain relief instead of

If you have had back pain, you are not alone. Back pain is one of the most common reasons people see a doctor, physiotherapist, osteopath or chiropractor. It is also the major reason for missed days at work. Most people will experience short-term back pain lasting a few days to weeks at some point in