What is carpal tunnel syndrome? Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the median nerve, which is in the centre of the palmar side of your wrist, is compressed as it passes through the carpal tunnel. The carpal tunnel is the area between the two rows of small bones in the wrist, called carpal bones, and the [...]
Why do pain symptoms increase with menopause? Between 40-60% of perimenopausal and menopausal women have musculoskeletal pain and inflammation. Oestrogen has an anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive effect. It also helps to inhibit pain pathways in the spinal cord, which reduces your perception of pain. So when the levels of oestrogen fall during menopause, pain, inflammation and [...]
There is increasing but limited evidence to suggest that Long COVID, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue (ME), post viral fatigue, and mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS) are the same syndromes, and related to hypermobility (especially Ehlers Danlos syndrome), neurodivergence and attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Since the COVID pandemic, there has been an increase in the [...]
Good News! Online booking is again possible at e-physiotherapy. COVID restrictions have eased and both new and existing clients can book and pay for physiotherapy appointments online at http://www.e-physiotherapy.co.uk/book-an-appointment/ If you are a new client or are an exisiting client attending for a few problem/condition, you will need to fill out a questionnaire online and have [...]
Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) is a treatment where shockwaves are passed through the skin to the injured tendon or ligament. (Extracorporeal means outside of the body) The shockwaves are mechanical, audible, low-energy sound waves, which are applied to the injured area and stimulate tissue healing. Mast cells are initially stimulated by the mechanical forces [...]
Protected Titles and Regulation of Chiropractors, Osteopaths, and Physiotherapists Using the titles of the professions, chiropractor, osteopath and physiotherapist is protected. This means that no one can use these titles except therapists who are registered with their respective regulatory body and have completed the required university degree. The regularory bodies are: the General Chiropractic Council [...]
