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When should I use heat versus ice with an injury?
One of the most common questions doctors always get from patients is whether they should use ice or heat on an injury. Both ice and heat help to improve healing by regulating blood flow, reducing inflammation, and reducing pain. Knowing which one to use when, though,...
Does Pilates help with back pain?
Numerous research studies have provided proof that Pilates can be effective for the relief of lower back pain. The advantage of doing Pilates includes improved core strength, increased muscle strength and flexibility, and improved posture. It's also been found to be a...
What is the difference between IMS and Acupuncture?
Acupuncture is one of the oldest methods of alternative medicine in Chinese history. The philosophy of acupuncture is based on the "Taoist tradition", whereby people meditate and observe the flow of positive energy in and out of the body. Acupuncture has evolved over...
When is it best to stretch?
Stretching is probably one of the most vital activities that should be done in the course of the day, however for some reason; most people do not do this. These people lose the benefits of stretching, which can then lead to injuries and also unfavorable body...
What are the differences with osteopathy versus physio?
Both osteopaths and physiotherapists are the mechanics of the body. They are well trained muscle and bone experts. And both work to increase mobility and relieve pain. However, there are some important differences between the noteworthy practices. In general,...
What are the differences between Yoga and Pilates?
Over the past few years, more and more people are discovering the benefits of physical training, stimulating the mind as well as the body. Mind-body awareness is naturally built into both types of movement techniques performed during Pilates and Yoga and there are...
What is Reformer Pilates?
Pilates workout is one of the most popular workouts today. This exercise was developed by Joseph Pilates in the 1920s. The best thing about Pilates workouts is that anyone can do them. This includes everyone from athletes to the elderly and women trying to get their...
What is the crack in a spinal manipulation?
Osteopaths, physical therapists, and chiropractors can use this technique to treat neck and back pain. Manipulation often involves a "click" sound (often very satisfying) and can be applied to various joints in the body. Sound comes from the joint's synovial fluid...
What are the benefits of Massage?
Massage for lowering blood pressure It's undeniably true that massage therapy eases blood flow and improves circulation. The vast majority don't realise that one of the best advantages of massage therapy is that it can influence hypertension by bringing down it. The...
How effective is Aquatic therapy?
Hydrotherapy to strengthen muscles Hydrotherapy as it's likewise known as aquatic therapy includes extraordinary practices in a warm-water. The water temperature normally ranges between 33-36ºC hotter than in a regular pool. It contrasts with aqua aerobic exercises,...
Why is Osteopathy good for your physical health?
Osteopathy for fibromyalgia Fibromyalgia (FM) is a state of generalised and frequently elevated pain in the muscles and ligaments of the body. Demonstrative measures list up to 18 points on the body. At the same time, the condition frequently incorporates many related...
How does Hydrotherapy boost your immune system?
Hydrotherapy boosts your immune system Hydrotherapy involves the recuperating force of water in the entirety of its structures to construct and keep up with well-being. Such water medicines have been utilised for a long time to advance healing. Clear remedial...
Is Pilates good for Toning your Belly?
While getting a toned belly is no simple feat, Pilates centers around the most profound layer of the abs, assisting an individual with developing core strength and shaping the muscles, especially around the waist. What is Pilates? Pilates was introduced by Joseph...
How to relieve Arthritic Pain
Massage for relieving arthritic pain Arthritis ordinarily includes swelling, pain, and irritation that might restrict an individual's movement. Massage can ease blood circulation, easing joint inflammation and pain. An individual can involve massage therapy as a more...
Why choose Core Strengthening?
Building a strong core gives the basis for optimal body functioning. The centre helps bridge the body together, as it gives the association between our lower and upper body. All movements are worked through the core, basically the main impetus and support for the...
Acupuncture during Pregnancy
Assuming that a person is searching for alleviation from morning sickness, back pain, or any other pregnancy symptoms, they might think about whether needle therapy during pregnancy makes a difference or not. Albeit the logical proof is a mix, there's some...
Spinal Mobilisation
Spinal Mobilisation essentially comprises passive movements which can be delegated physiological. The intention is to give momentary help with discomfort and re-establish pain-free, useful developmental movements by accomplishing a full joint range. Spinal...
Paediatric Physiotherapists
Paediatric Physiotherapists are developmental movement experts for infants, kids, and young people. A clinical area of physiotherapy experts to further develop a youngster's development capacities using techniques, for example, training of movement, reinforcing the...
Vertebral Compression Fractures
Vertebral compression fractures are normal in the thoracic and lumbar spine, especially close to the T12-L1 intersection. There might be no injury or a minor injury causing those fractures. Patients with osteoporotic vertebral fractures are at high risk of vertebral...
Back Pain during Pregnancy
Pregnancy-related low back pain is a typical complaint in 60-70% of pregnancies. It can be characterised as pain between the twelfth rib and the gluteal folds or pubic symphysis throughout pregnancy, conceivably emanating to the posterolateral thigh, the knee, and...
Spine Compression Fracture
Spine Compression Fracture A spine compression fracture is a break or breaks in your vertebrae. Gunn IMS is a great treatment for helping with the associated muscle spasm if the fracture is surgically repaired. The vertebrae are the bones in the back stacked on top of...
Spinal Pathology
Gunn Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS) is an effective treatment when addressing spinal pathology. This physical therapy treatment offered at Reach Physio Brighton releases muscle tension in deep paraspinal muscles which compress our body’s nerve roots. IMS works to...
Radicular Pain
Radicular pain occurs when the spinal nerve gets compressed (pinched) or inflamed. Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS) can help with this type of physical pain as it is used to decompress the spine and thus discs and nerves. Radicular pain radiates from your back and hip...
Plantar Fasciosis
Plantar fasciitis is one of the most widely recognised reasons for pain in the heel and is now known as plantar fasciosis as there does not appear to be an inflammatory process involved. Instead, pain can arise from a process of angiogenesis, which is the body forming...
Women’s Health Physiotherapy
What is Women's Health Physiotherapy? Well, physiotherapy "addresses the illnesses or injuries that limit a person's abilities to move and perform functional activities in their daily lives." (Wikipedia). It, therefore, follows that Women's Health Physiotherapy...
Osteoarthritis
Prevention of Osteoarthritis Arthritis is a term that points to joint pain or joint illness. Some arthritis is preventable using changing the lifestyle, exercise, and diet. Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most well-known type of arthritis, influencing more than 30 million...
Rounded Shoulders
Exercises for Rounded Shoulders A great many people complain about round shoulder posture. The posture is formed either when they lean back in a flexed position or do exercises that include monotonous developments that undermine their stance. Exercises that...
Massage Therapy
Massage Therapy treatment for Back Pain. Back pain is a common occurrence for adults. It can happen for numerous reasons, for example, heavy lifting, idleness, and wear and tear of muscles. A recent report distributed in NIH expressed that 70% to 80% of grown-ups...
Ankle Injuries
Ankle injuries are frequently considered sports injuries. However, one doesn't need to be a sportsperson to hurt themselves. Simply walking around on an uneven surface can cause a severe injury. Causes of Ankle Injuries: Tripping or falling while walking or...
Nuffield Fusion
Those with cover under Nuffield fusion can come to our clinic for treatment. We are now able to receive clients including Amex employees, through Nuffield Fusion, who have AXA PPP health cover and also Aviva health insurance. American Express is one of Brighton's...
Frozen Shoulder
Frozen Shoulder- Causes and Symptoms This is a painful condition where the shoulder becomes immovable. It is usually associated with stiffness and inflammation. When this happens, there is limited to no movement of the shoulder. Adhesive Capsulitis, as often called,...
Golfers Elbow
About Golfers Elbow – Causes, Symptoms, and Solution When the tendons inside of the forearm suffer irritation, inflammation, and pain, it results in what is known as the Golfer's Elbow. This condition often happens as a result of repeated use of the hand, wrist, and...
Rehabilitation
Pre- and Post-op Rehabilitation – Uses and Benefits Injuries that require surgical operations can heal faster and better when physiotherapy is involved. Pre-rehabilitation requires getting motion range and strength in the spot operated and in the surrounding area....
Neck Pain
Causes of Neck Pain - Preventive Lifestyle People often complain of neck pain. This condition is common with people in their thirties or forties. In most cases, neck pains are stand-alone conditions and are not linked to other serious illnesses. Neck pain can occur...
Shoulder Pain
Causes of Shoulder Pain- Treatment and Care The versatility and motion of the shoulder joint make it easy to move freely. When there is a problem with the shoulder, it becomes very difficult to move freely and results in excessive pain and discomfort. As a ball and...
Hip Pain
Hip Pain – Definition, Causes, Prevention, Treatment IMS can help with muscular injuries in the hip area and hip pain can refer from the lumbar region. The hip joint is designed to stand several consistent motions, including reasonable wear and tear. Being the largest...