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Physiotherapy

What is Sciatica? Symptoms & Similar Conditions

You’ve heard about Sciatica, or may have experienced it, but what exactly is it? First thing to know is that sciatica is not a diagnosis. It describes a group of symptoms that either involve the sciatic nerve as it leaves your lumbar spine, or present a very similar pattern. Symptoms often labelled as “Sciatica” are: […]

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Massage Therapy

Introducing Cranio-Sacral Therapy at PhysicoCity

What is Cranio-Sacral Therapy and How does it work? Stress, trauma and illness are things that everyone will encounter at some point in their life, in varying degrees. It may gradually accrue when we have an argument with someone or receive some worrying news. Or maybe you suffer from a chronic health condition. All those […]

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Physiotherapy

Is your jaw causing you headaches?

Jaw related headaches   Your temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is the hinge that connects your jaw to your skull. Your TMJ allows you to talk, chew and yawn. But the joint’s supporting muscles may also be the source of your headaches. A number of the TMJ muscles may contribute to the pain. These are located underneath […]

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News

Pilates for Lower Back Pain and the Importance of the Gluteal Muscles

At PhysiCo City Physiotherapy we run specialized physiotherapist-run Pilates classes. These are ideal for rehabilitation of lower back pain and pelvic girdle pain. Chronic lower back pain and pelvic girdle pain Back pain has become a real issue in our society. Statistics show that approximately 10% of the population have a disability as a result […]

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News

Physio Times Magazine Features PhysiCo Director

Our Director, Thomas Wyer, was recently published in the Physio Times Magazine. The article covers the behind the scenes of being a physio, a business owner, and managing a Pilates studio on the side. Tom also expands on the benefits his client’s have experienced by introducing Pilates to their exercise regime. Pilates is a fantastic […]

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Physiotherapy

Can I Exercise While I Am Sick?

Exercising When Sick As the cold and flu season arrives, the question often asked is…Should I exercise when I am sick? The first thing that can be affected by the common cold, or more seriously the flu, is your exercise regime.   How vigorously should I exercise? Will it make me more unwell? Should I […]

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Physiotherapy

What is Achilles Tendinopathy? And How To Fix It?

Achilles Tendinopathy – What it is and common causes Achilles Tendinopathy is a common lower body injury affecting the tendon that attaches your calf muscles (gastrocs and soleus) to your heel. Consequently, it happens most frequently in people who do a lot of running and jumping activity, but can also occur outside of these populations. […]

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Dietitian

5 reason why you should have a food diary

TRACKING YOUR FOOD FOR A PERIOD OF TIME MAY HELP YOU GET BETTER RESULTS… HERE’S WHY   Sure, tracking everything you eat and drink in a day can be quite tedious and annoying, especially when you’re running around with a busy schedule. BUT If you have specific weight loss goals, or are in a period […]

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Knee Pain

Common Myths About Arthritis

Let’s talk about common myths of Arthritis First of all, what is arthritis? The most common form of arthritis, osteoarthritis  (OA) is caused by the breakdown of cartilage that cushions the ends of the bones where they meet to form joints. Without the protective layer, the bones to rub together, causing stiffness, pain and loss of […]

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Physiotherapy

The Physio Journey: What to expect from us!

The Physio Journey Injuries are a normal part of life and can happen with or without an easily identified cause. In general, there are three stages of tissue healing after injury, each occurring in specific time frames. Inflammation 4-6 days. Proliferation (rapid cell growth) 4-24 days. Remodelling 21 days- 2 years Unfortunately, we have no […]

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Physiotherapy

Shoulder Instability, What does it mean?

Shoulder Instability   The shoulder is a ball-and-socket joint that has one of the largest ranges of motion in the human body. However, all this mobility comes with a price as it is more susceptible to becoming unstable, compared to other joints.   Most people have heard of someone dislocating their shoulder, which is usually […]

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Dietitian

WHY YOU SHOULDN’T BE SCARED OF THE WEIGHT SCALE

  Tracking your weight regularly can be a good way to keep you on track and accountable. But I know from personal experience it can also be a daunting experience. Once I started to understand what can influence the scale weight, I started to take the number on the scale as just a piece of […]

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