What is Pilates? As a Physiotherapist with Pilates training I am often asked the above question, especially in recent years as the popularity of Pilates has rapidly increased. Pilates originated back in the 1920s, introduced by a gentleman called Joseph Pilates. His...
Understanding Knee & Hip Osteoarthritis: The Back & Body Clinic’s Treatment Approach Osteoarthritis (OA) is a very common condition that affects over 595 million people worldwide. While it can affect various joints in the body, knee and hip OA are among...
With the current climate more people than ever are working from home and not always in the most suitable environment for example sitting on the sofa whilst on your laptop is one of the most common causes of poor posture. We often don’t have the correct desks or chairs...
Does this situation sound familiar? Stooping over a laptop for hours on end, frantically trying to stay productive whilst you work from home in a set up that is less than ideal, during yet another lockdown! If this sounds like your current situation then you are...
Physiotherapists, Osteopaths and Chiropractors all fall under the title of ‘Manual Therapists’… BUT what’s the difference?? That is a very good question!! Over many years, skills, research and evidence has evolved and contributed to the current diversity that is used...
Here at the Back & Body Clinic we love working with runners! We know that it doesn’t matter if you are an elite athlete, a mother of three or a carefree retiree; being side-lined by an injury can be hard to deal with by yourself both physically and emotionally....
