https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xvMbKNIHg1wHow to reduce back pain during pregnancy. Exercises and advice. Backache during pregnancy is very common, particularly in the early stages. This blog with provide information on: Relevant anatomy Tips to ease/avoid back pain during pregnancy. Exercises to reduce backache during pregnancy. What is the relevant anatomy? Bones are connected together by ligaments. These are usually tough and strong to deal with the forces of everyday life. However, during pregnancy the ligaments become softer and more stretchy to prepare one for labour. Furthermore, as ..read more

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5jlQQZ_dfGwWhy is there pain in the sole of my foot? What is plantar fasciitis? Plantar fasciitis is a condition that causes pain in the foot. Specifically, the sole of the foot and the underside of the heel. It is caused by irritation of the strong band of tissue on the sole of the foot. Scientifically known as the ‘plantar fascia’. This can be due to repetitive use or poor foot posture. This blog with provide information on: Relevant anatomy Activities that often cause it Signs and symptoms Relevant treatment approaches What is the anatomy of the foot? The ..read more

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHskBpU3-WYWhy is there pain in my kneecap? What is patellofemoral syndrome? Patellofemoral syndrome is a general term for pain in the front of the knee or behind/around your kneecap (patella). Specifically, it is a result of stress and pressure between the kneecap and thigh bone. Therefore, inflammation and pain can occur here. Importantly, patellofemoral syndrome is also known as runner’s knee. This is due to it’s frequency in runners and sportsmen. This blog with provide information on: Relevant anatomy Activities that often cause it Signs and symptoms Relev ..read more

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iErNOAE_1YkWhy is there pins and needles in my hand? What is carpal tunnel syndrome? Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition that causes pain, numbness, pins and needles or tingling in the fingers, hand or arm. This blog will provide: Relevant anatomy Activities that often cause it Signs and symptoms Relevant treatment approaches What is the anatomy of the hand and wrist? On the palm side of the wrist is a small tunnel. This is called the ‘carpal tunnel’. Specifically, it is made from the wrist bones on one side, and a fibrous tissue called the ‘flexor retinacu ..read more

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VyV6FgNKT_MWhy is there pain in my forearm? What is tennis elbow? Tennis elbow is a condition that causes pain around the outside of the elbow and forearm. Clinically, it is know as ‘lateral epicondylitis’. This blog with provide: Relevant anatomy. Activities that often cause it. Signs and symptoms. Relevant treatment approaches. What is the anatomy of the elbow? Many muscles are situated on the posterior forearm (back of your forearm – the non-palm side). Specifically, they run down the back of the forearm. At the hand end, they attach to either the back of ..read more

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9mTeHhe-fsWhy is there pain in my groin? What is rheumatoid arthritis? The previous blog assessed osteoarthritis of the hip. Specifically, this blog will show how rheumatoid arthritis can affect the hips. Rheumatoid arthritis is a systemic disorder. This means that it affects your entire body. Importantly, the inflammation that occurs in the hip joints will be due to an immune response rather than wear and tear. What is the structure of the hip joint and how does rheumatoidarthritis affect this? The hip joint is comprised of a ball and socket joint. Specificall ..read more

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZPIKZKvATMWhy is there pain in my groin? What is hip arthritis? One of the most common causes of groin pain or hip pain is arthritis. This is progressive and is defined as ‘inflammation of the joint’. It usually has a slow onset and worsens with time. Is there only one type of Arthritis? No, there are many types. The main ones that can affect the hips are as follows: Osteoarthritis Rheumatoid arthritis Ankylosing Spondylitis Systemic lupus erythematosus Psoriatic arthritis Lets focus on osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis. It ..read more

Why do I have leg pain? How are the spinal discs relevant? When assessing leg pain it is important to assess the spinal discs. The spinal discs are located between each vertebra of your spine. They act as shock absorbers to the forces affecting the spine. This allows flexibility and aids range of motion. As one ages, the discs can begin to break down. This is a normal process. Almost everybone’s spinal discs break down over time. However, if the wear and tear of the spinal disc is the cause of one’s pain, they are diagnosed as having degenerative disc disease. What is the structure of the spin ..read more

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OkSdCWKvXXUhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0VpxoGJLmYWhat is piriformis syndrome? The sciatic nerve is just beneath the piriformis muscle. The sciatic nerve can be compressed/irritated by the piriformis muscle. In turn, this can cause pain, tingling, numbness and pins and needles along the back of the leg and in to the foot. So the piriformis muscle can cause pins and needles in your legs. But where is this muscle? The piriformis muscle is located in the buttock region, deep to the gluteus maximus muscle (big bum muscle). It runs in a diagonal direction. It is ..read more

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVkH8PplJIASo a vertebral disc protrusion can cause numbness? But what is a disc? When assessing why there is numbness in your legs, it is important to assess spinal structure. Spinal discs are located in between the vertebrae. They play an important role in absorbing shock, supporting and accentuating many of the spinal movements. Furthermore, they contain an inner, jelly like, portion of a disc. This is called the nucleus pulposus. Whilst the tough, outer layer is called the annulus fibrosus. So what causes a disc protrusion/herniation? Spinal disc herniation ..read more