Shelbourne Physiotherapy Blog
Posted in Physiotherapy on Apr 9, 2019.
Some Surprising Facts About Posture
Your posture is one of the first things other people notice about you and can affect so much more in your life than just spinal health. Healthy posture has been linked to better respiratory health and has even been shown to affect your confidence. In this article, we explore a few other surprising facts about posture.
Ideal posture doesn’t mean having a straight back.
Many people think having...
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Posted in Physiotherapy on Apr 9, 2019.
Fibromyalgia
What is it?
Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition characterised by widespread pain throughout the body along with fatigue, memory problems, sleep and mood disorders. Sufferers of fibromyalgia often spend years trying to find a diagnosis that fits their many symptoms and fluctuate between periods of having high energy and ‘crashes’ of fatigue and pain. In severe cases, fibromyalgia can cause significant lifestyle disruptions, including reduced activity, unemployment and depression.
The underlying mechanism...
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Posted in Physiotherapy on Apr 9, 2019.
Four Surprising Causes Of Neck Pain
If you are experiencing regular neck pain that just won’t go away, it’s possible that parts of your daily routine are contributing without you realising. Here are a few common everyday activities that might be making your neck pain worse.
1. Your sleeping position
It’s easy to underestimate the impact your sleeping position has however, spending hours in one position will undoubtedly have an...
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Posted in Physiotherapy on Jan 11, 2019.
Five Reasons To See A Physiotherapist After An Injury
There is no doubt that the human body can be very resilient. Short of regenerating new limbs, our bodies are capable of recovering from large amounts of damage, including broken bones. With this in mind, many people are happy to let nature take it’s course following an injury, thinking that seeing a physiotherapist will only act to speed up already healing tissues.
The speed...
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