After 14 years of of hard work on improving our services and patients’ outcomes we have some exciting news: We’ve been awarded “Best Back Pain Specialist Therapy Clinic” in County Louth, by EU Business News: Irish Enterprise Awards 2022!!! Link to the original article in EU Business News. Back Pain and Posture Clinic Drogheda has …
Nothing matters if you cannot breathe. Chest tightness, wheezing, persistent dry cough and shortness of breath are some of the signs and symptoms displayed by asthma sufferers. Asthma is one of the most common chronic diseases in children, but many adults are affected as well. With this condition, the airways become narrow, sending less air …
Sciatica is a common condition that causes pain to radiate in the buttocks and groin, down the back of the leg and into the foot. This pain is the result of compression of the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve can be compressed by a herniated lumbar intervertebral disc or as a result of disc space …
Paediatrics is a branch of medicine that deals with the development and health of children. Paediatrics is a highly specialised area of physiotherapy and one that is challenging as well as rewarding. Paediatric physiotherapists can work with children in private clinical settings, in hospitals, in schools and some physiotherapists also perform home visits. The treatment …
The knee joint is a complex structure of bones, ligaments, muscles, cartilage and the joint capsule. This anatomy lends itself to a multiple of injuries ranging from ACL tears to other ligament sprains and tendon strains. Direct trauma, as well as wear and tear, also contributes to some knee injuries. Most knee injuries will usually …
Ergonomics deals with the design of the workplace to maximise productivity by reducing worker discomfort and fatigue. Because physiotherapists are knowledgeable in the areas of anatomy, physiology and kinesiology, they are well equipped to perform ergonomic consulting in the workplace and the home. We can help you avoid loss of productivity by visiting your worksite …
Long hours in front of a computer or sitting at a desk force the spinal column out of its normal gentle curves into an ugly stoop. This is called hunchback or “kyphosis”. Of course, the aesthetic problems are obvious. Not only do you appear older, you sag with the pain in the neck, back or shoulders, but the cost you pay when you don’t sit right is astounding!
The mantra today is fitness. But does that mean heavy weight lifting and endless crunches? What if you happen to be the kind of person who turns pale at the very word “gym”? Is a workout indispensable for fitness?
Your neck is very mobile, but carries a lot of weight considering its complex structure and vital functions. Thus it can be easily strained. For instance, a whiplash injury is extremely common in vehicle accidents. Other reasons for neck pain are degenerative conditions of the cervical spine or muscle strain due to poor posture whether you are standing, sitting or even in bed. General wear-and-tear can also play a big part.
The excitement of a new year can often lead one down a path of setting superhero goals. This is the reason why your local gym car park is always full in January; you would have no trouble finding a spot by March or April.
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