Cognitive Functional Therapy (CFT) is a very effective (more info on effectiveness below) form of treatment and rehabilitation that was first developed for the management of low back pain and is now used for most musculoskeletal aches or pains. …
Exercises
Here you will find the different posts we’ve posted on exercises that can help with different aches and pains. They are easy and pain-free exercises that can be done at home to self-manage your pain and/or stiffness.
Exercise Is Essential for Osteoarthritis
Patients who have osteoarthritis sometimes hear conflicting things. To exercise or not to exercise, that is the question! The evidence is very clear: exercise! We should all be moving as much as we can, regardless of any changes we may see on X-rays. …
Low back pain: what exercises can I do to help?
Patients often ask me "What can I do to avoid my back pain coming back?" An excellent question that probably sounds like easy to answer, and you would expect me or any other health professionals answer it easily. The trouble is, there is no definite …
Plantar fasciitis – should we stretch or strengthen?
Plantar fasciitis is the most common cause of heel pain. The plantar fascia is a strong band of tissue (like a ligament) that goes from the heel to the middle foot bones. It supports the arch of the foot and also acts as a shock-absorber. When …
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