Introduction Hamstring strain, a prevalent musculoskeletal injury, occurs when the muscles located at the back of the thigh become stretched or torn. Whether in athletes, recreational exercisers, or individuals with sedentary lifestyles, hamstring strains can significantly impair mobility and cause discomfort. In this article, we will explore the intricacies of hamstring strain, including its causes, … Read more
It’s probably fair to say that there’s a lot riding on your back! After all, it’s your main structural support, acting as a column to keep you upright and helps in performing day-to-day activities with ease. The great thing about the spinal column is that it is unique in a way compared to other parts … Read more
Massages were something that used to be available exclusively at luxury spas and upper-class health clubs only. But that’s no longer the case as businesses are wisening up to the positive effects they have on employee wellbeing, morale, performance and productivity. In fact, many businesses in Canary Wharf have realised that it’s a great way … Read more
Osteopathy, physiotherapy and chiropractic treatments all use manipulations and soft tissue work to help treat pain and improve mobility. Even though all three treatments work to provide similar results, they work in their own unique ways to achieve the desired result, which can vary greatly from patient to patient. Differences between osteopathy, physiotherapy and chiropractic … Read more
Vitamin D is very important to our musculoskeletal function and our immune system. Yet many of us are deficient in our levels of vitamin D. In fact, 27% of the population is vitamin D deficient.
80% of our vitamin D intake comes from the sun, so in the depths of winter, we expect a higher percentage of UK residents will drop below normal parameters.
This September we have some amazing weekend offers including £10 off your first Cryotherapy Session at Le Chalet Cryo.
Sports medicine is also known as sports and exercise medicine (SEM).
Working with athletes across a wide range of sporting disciplines SEM Doctors bring knowledge and experience on the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal injuries related to both sporting activities and day to day injuries.
It’s time to start thinking about your foot health, as we spend the next four weeks raising awareness of podiatry, the art of “great feet”. Our feet contain 52 bones which about one quarter of all the bones in your body. Each foot contains 7,000 nerve endings and 250,000 sweat glands!. Which is why … Read more
There are many benefits to Physiotherapy. It can help you improve flexibility, strength and prevent further injury, but it also has proven benefits to stress relief, anxiety and mental well-being.
Here we explore a little known benefit of physiotherapy – stress relief.
With just less than 4 months to go until the London marathon 2019, and Christmas under our belt, it’s time to buckle up and get ready for what’s set to be the biggest event of the year!
With a massive world record total of 414,168 applications, making London the most popular marathon on the planet.
While many of us rush around this season in the damp cold weather here in England, 1.5 million britons will be preparing for ski season! With over 10,000 people on the slope at any given time, this speedy sport requires good knowledge, durability and fitness to prevent injury. As with most high speed … Read more
The hip is largest weight-bearing joint in the human body. It is complex and a hard working joint, surrounded by nerves, arteries, ligaments and tendons.
Not only is it one of the most active joints in the body, it also has three main axes which allow all three degrees of freedom.
