What Causes Lower Back Pain and How Physiotherapy Treats It
Short answer: Lower back pain usually comes from strained muscles or ligaments, irritated discs or joints, a nerve under pressure, or posture and movement…
Physio Cottage Journal
Physiotherapy, massage therapy and recovery guides from Physio Cottage in Scarborough.
Is Massage Therapy Suitable for Pregnant Women?
Short answer: For most healthy pregnancies, massage therapy is suitable when it is given by a registered massage therapist trained in prenatal care, usually…
How Many Acupuncture Sessions Are Needed for Results?
Short answer: Many people notice some change within three to six sessions, and a course for a long-standing problem often runs six to twelve…
Hip or lower back pain? How to tell which one it is
Short answer: Hip pain is usually felt in the groin or the front of the hip and gets worse with walking, stairs or putting…
Is it safe to have a massage if you have a heart condition?
Short answer: Massage is often safe for people with a stable, well-managed heart condition, as long as the therapist knows your history and uses…
Living with chronic pain: what helps and when to get treatment
Short answer: Living with chronic pain usually gets easier with steady, graded movement, good sleep, pacing and an understanding of why pain persists, rather…
What Causes Buttock Pain and How to Relieve It?
Short answer: Buttock pain usually comes from an irritated piriformis or gluteal muscle, the sacroiliac joint, a hamstring tendon, or a nerve from the…
Night Time Shoulder Pain and What To Do About It
Short answer: Shoulder pain often feels worse at night because lying down compresses irritated tendons or the bursa, and there is less to distract…
Knee Pain When Walking? 7 Hidden Causes You Should Know
Short answer: Knee pain when walking often comes from the kneecap joint, early arthritis, meniscus irritation, tendon overload, or weakness and alignment problems around…
The Role of Physiotherapy in Preventing Falls in Older Adults
Short answer: Physiotherapy lowers fall risk by finding what makes you unsteady, such as weak legs, poor balance, stiff joints or slow reactions, and…