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Updated October 2026 by the Physio Cottage team in Scarborough. Short answer: for many common problems, yes. Exercise based physiotherapy is often recommended before surgery

The moment you wake up from surgery, a new clock starts ticking. The procedure itself was only half the battle; the other half is convincing

Shoulder pain is more than just a nuisance; it is a thief. It steals your ability to reach for a cup of coffee, hinders your

Short answer: Sciatica is a symptom, not a diagnosis. It happens when the sciatic nerve is irritated, most often by a disc bulge, spinal stenosis,

If you’ve ever been told, “Just sit up straight,” you already know how unhelpful that advice can feel—especially when your body snaps right back into

Let’s be honest—most of us didn’t sign up for a job that slowly wrecks our bodies. Yet here we are, hunched over keyboards, squinting at

Walking into a clinic for the first time can feel a bit daunting. It’s completely normal to feel a mix of hope and nervousness. You

You’re in the middle of a workout, a run through the park, or maybe just lifting a heavy box in the garage, and suddenly—snap. A

You walk out of your appointment feeling… different. Maybe looser. Maybe oddly tired. Sometimes both, plus a faint “Was I supposed to do something right