Why see a physiotherapist?

Why see a physiotherapist?

Jan 30, 2018 | Team blogs

What can a physiotherapist offer you? We are often asked what is the difference between a physiotherapist and a chiropractor, an osteopath and a sports therapist? Most muscle or joint aches and pains, back pain and neck pain can be seen by any of us. The major...
Understanding Pain

Understanding Pain

Nov 29, 2017 | Team blogs

What is Pain? Understanding of the mechanisms by which pain can occur has evolved over recent years. While originally pain was understood solely as an alarm system to indicate the amount of tissue damage, contemporary knowledge defines pain more broadly as “an...
Rest versus reward

Rest versus reward

Oct 26, 2017 | Team blogs, Top physio tips

You have a muscle injury  and you know it’s not just a niggle.You know a physiotherapist so you do the right thing and go and see them. Unfortunately, the news is not good. They diagnose you with a Grade 2 muscle tear and they say the dreaded words – “You need to rest...

Life as a Physiotherapist in Private Practice

Aug 29, 2017 | Team blogs

Private practice comes in all shapes and sizes. I work in a small independent clinic called North Yorkshire Physiotherapy.  I established the business with fellow physio, Dallas Newton, in 2013.  We are based in Stokesley, North Yorkshire. Previously, whilst working...

Great North Run Advice

Aug 8, 2017 | Team blogs, Top physio tips

“Uh Oh! I’m doing the Great North Run in September and I’ve got a pain! What shall I do?!”   In September, tens of thousands of people will be taking to the streets of Newcastle to participate in the Great North Run. For many this will have meant months of...