by Libby | Sep 6, 2015 | Glow Physio, Shoulder pain, Sports injuries
Shoulder injuries are very common. They are also varied and can be difficult to diagnose. The shoulder joint inherently has a large range of movement, which means a greater demand is placed on muscles and ligaments to provide stability. ‘Traumatic’ injuries to the...
by Libby | May 31, 2015 | Exercise, Glow Physio, Sports injuries
You’ve just rolled your ankle. It’s sore and you’re struggling to put weight on it. Should you put ice on it or heat? Most would correctly say ice. But what about when you’ve woken up and your neck feels ‘locked’. Every time you try to turn it you get a sharp pain. Do...
by Libby | Mar 17, 2015 | Glow Physio, Sports injuries, Therapies
The response I most often get when I discuss the option of dry needling with a client is “I hate needles!”. Firstly, who actually LIKES needles?? And secondly, some hesitation is completely understandable, especially if you have never had it done before! What is dry...
by Libby | Feb 25, 2015 | Footwear, Glow Physio, Sports injuries
You’d be amazed at how many patients I’ve seen with lower limb pain that have seen significant improvement with just a new pair of shoes. So when should I replace my runners? You should suspect that you’re due for a new pair if you start to experience any...