Not only is early intervention a must but the only way to keep you doing the things you love. A phrase we use often is ‘don't suffer in silence, or ignore those aches and pains’. Why? Because at Sarum Physio we know how easy it is to keep going because you have to or feel [...]
To be healthy you need to be physically active and regular activity can help protect you from diseases. Cycling is an excellent way of doing this, getting you out and enjoying the sunshine while getting fit. Plus, it’s an aerobic exercise that is low impact, great for all ages and something you can do as [...]
Physio and the youth of today: a hot topic with summer sports and activity in full swing. Physiotherapy is as much about prevention as rehabilitation, and this is particularly true of youngsters. You see they don't have the nagging aches and pains that the rest of us experience as we age. However, injuries do occur [...]
Firstly, we are not talking attitude or behaviour here .. that is not our area of expertise at all. In today’s post, we want to look at growth and growing pains. So what are growing pains? Growing pains are often described as an ache or throb in the legs and experienced in the front of [...]
Put your best foot forward. May is National Walking Month, and there is no better time to get your boots on. Okay, so a tramp across the Moors isn’t your thing. No problem, take a walk at lunchtime in your local park or to work or the shops. According to a 2016 poll by Cancer [...]
Did you know it's Mental Health Awareness Week? Founded in 2001, Mental Health Week is supported by the Mental Health Foundation. The week aims to educate the public about mental health issues and promote better mental health. News Flash: Exercise is great for your health and wellbeing More great news ... exercise is beneficial to [...]
Are YOU feeling like a pressure pot, shouting for the world to stop so you can get off? Do YOU need to recalibrate, reenergise and return focused and ready to tackle anything? Stress is primarily a physical response to that which is happening around us. It’s the fight-or-flight mode that has kept humankind alive. Sadly, [...]
In the coming months, the football and rugby seasons will end. The boots disappear, and the whites emerge. Are you ready for the new season? The London marathon last weekend will result in more of you pounding the streets. Some of you might even start preparing for the Race For Life events. It’s time to [...]
Do you have the right mindset for sport? With Spring now upon us, many of you will be preparing for a new season or simply ready to get the trainers out to improve your fitness. You might also watch the London Marathon and feel inspired to run next year. There is no time like the [...]
Acupuncture is a system of complementary medicine that uses fine needles inserted into the skin. We should add not randomly inserted but at specific points along the lines of meridians, which are energy lines. Chinese medicine has been used in China for more than three thousand years. The goal of acupuncture is to promote and [...]
