The Optimal Physio Blog
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10 Best Exercises for Strengthening At Home
I get asked about different exercises every single day in clinic and I have done for over over two decades. Most people, especially those over 50 ask "what is the best exercise to do?" or "is it safe for me?" and even "where do I start?" These are all great questions,...
Is my back pain cancer?
Is My Back Pain Cancer? Should I See a Doctor or a Physiotherapist? These are common questions our patients have regarding their back pain. It's normal to worry and believe your back pain may be caused by something more serious. Especially when it doesn't resolve the...
Is Sciatica Pain The Same As Back Pain?
Are you fed up with that shooting pain in your leg and that deep ache in your buttock? Have you seen your GP multiple times for different pain relief to help you sleep at night but can only manage a short walk? The pain from sciatica is horrible. "Horrendous" is a...
Welcome to Optimal Physio
Optimal ‘Adjective’ best or most favourable; "seeking the optimal solution" We want Optimal Physio to be more than just a positive experience through receiving the best healthcare to resolve your pain. We want it to be the solution to help you discover the...
Does road running cause knee osteoarthritis?
A lot of our patients who attend with knee osteoarthritis believe road running is bad for them and it is harmful. So does road running really cause osteoarthritis? Knee pain affects nearly 50% of people over the age of 50, and in 25% of those people it become a...
The 7 occasions should you get a sports massage for low back pain?
When should you get a massage for low back pain? And more important when should you not get a sports massage for low back pain? Picking the right treatment at the right time is not easy. Your back feels stiff, achey every day. It always feels tempting to get a...
When to Know If You Should Get an X-Ray or MRI for Your Back Pain?
As a patient, understanding when to seek advanced imaging like X-rays or MRIs for your back pain is crucial for receiving appropriate and timely treatment. While both X-rays and MRIs are valuable diagnostic tools, they serve different purposes in assessing...
5 Simple Steps to Resolve Plantar Fasciitis and enjoy walking and running again
How common is Plantar Fasciitis? Plantar fasciitis, plantar faciopathy or plantar heel pain (all terminology gets used interchangeable despite different definitions existing) affects 15% of all running injuries in the foot. It’s estimated that one in ten people will...
What is a Frozen Shoulder and How Long Does it Take to Heal? (Because most people we see don’t know the truth!)
What everyone who has a suspected frozen shoulder ought to know - but nobody takes the time to explain it to them. Do you suffer from pain in your shoulder a suspect it is a frozen shoulder? Has this developed gradually over time and are you over 40 years old? Do you...
The 6 differences between private physiotherapy and the NHS, and why shouldn’t I just wait on the NHS?
The 6 Major Differences Between Private Physiotherapy And The NHS The media has been discussing how people are now turning to private physiotherapy and private healthcare because they have been waiting for months just to get an appointment, and then told it will be...
What is Shockwave Therapy and can it help me?
Shockwave Therapy now available in Largs and Clarkston Have you ever suffered with a chronic (long term) tendon problem? Have you tried a long rehab plan, stuck to it like glue and only partially recovered? Do you want to get rid of that annoying ache and not have to...
3 Key Things Everyone Should do to Avoid Skiing Injuries (or Snowboarding) Holiday this Winter
The slopes are calling and so are the skiing injuries! For some the idea of the bulky equipment, getting up the mountain every time you come down, not to mention the danger and exertion is too much to take in. The Apres ski is much more appealing, stunning scenery and...
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