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Imaging: When Do You Actually Need It?When you’re in pain, it’s completely understandable to want answers.One of the first questions many people ask when they develop an injury is: “Should I get anMRI or an X-ray?”It can feel reassuring to think that if we can see exactly what is wrong, we can finallyunderstand the cause…
Have you ever wondered how different life could feel with easier, more confident movement? For many people, the idea of travelling to a clinic is enough to put the thought of physio to the back of their minds. Maybe leaving the house feels overwhelming, or your mobility inhibits you from walking too far. Perhaps you…
‘I can feel it in my bones…’ We’ve all heard someone say that when the temperature drops, they feel in their joints. It’s a phrase that captures a very real experience for many people, especially those living with arthritis or joint conditions. As winter sets in, many people notice their joints feel stiffer or more…
According to the Family Resources Survey (2023/24), about 5.4 million people in the UK are providing informal care. When we are acting as carers we often forget to care of ourselves. As physiotherapists, we often remind our patients that movement is medicine, but it’s not just advice for those recovering from injury—it’s also a lesson…
What is the difference between sports massage and physiotherapy? If you have ever had an ache or injury, chances are someone has suggested to get a massage or see a physiotherapist. Understanding the difference can be helpful in choosing the right treatment for your body and goals. Sports massage is a targeted form of massage…
Hello, I’m Lily, and If you’ve phoned or emailed Plym Physio in the last three years, chances are you’ve been speaking to me. My responsibility is predominantly being the first port of call for new patients, whilst accommodating existing patients on their road to recovery in a non-clinical capacity. Here’s a little insight into how…
A draught of cold air, not wearing a scarf and getting neck pain is what your Granny used to say caused a cricked neck. It has had quite a few names over the years, acute wry neck, acute torticollis. We’re all taking about the time where you wake up and think you’ve slept ‘funny’ and…
My journey as a private physiotherapist has been a fascinating one. During my time at Plym Physio I have seen many patients who have presented with a wide range of musculoskeletal problems. Initially, my focus was to treat the patient’s immediate concerns like their aching hip or painful shoulder. I would assess the injury and…
Neck pain is the second most common problem we treat in the physiotherapy world. It affects approximately 10 – 20% of the UK population and is more common for females than males (surprise, surprise for us poor ladies!) and more common for the older age group than the younger but we’re very aware of the…
Reading between the lines with a few of these patients there seems to be a bit of ‘catastrophising’… they start talking about the need for a hip replacement within a few minutes of an assessment. Hold your horses!! Not every hip pain is osteoarthritis (OA) and by no means does every hip need a replacement….