Can Early Physio Treatment Help Back Pain
Low back pain affects up to 80% of people at some point in their lives. Pain can range from a short-term dull ache to recurring chronic pain.
Disc Related Back Pain Symptoms & Physiotherapy
Back pain affects people of all ages and is one of the most common injuries seen in our Physiotherapy clinics. Read on to understand the common causes.
Lacrosse Ireland – 5 Things to Know
5 things you need to know ahead of Lacrosse Ireland’s bid for medals at the 2014 World Lacrosse championships.
Physiotherapy Clinic Opens in Churchtown D-14
We are thrilled and excited to announce our latest venture out into Dublin 14 opening on the 4th March. The clinic is located at 3 Landscape Road, Churchtown in partnership with Centric Health. This will be our 26th Clinic throughout Ireland!
Ireland Versus Estonia- November 11th
For the Irish football team it has been a decade which has contained a string of frustrating results, which has led to falling short in the qualifying rounds for major tournaments. All eyes are on the boys in green to seize the playoff spot and secure their first appearance in a major tournament since the World Cup in 2002,
Article On Hogan Stand
Injuries are all too common on the sporting field, and at The Physio Company we ‘ve seen it all, from groin strains to ligament tears to dislocated shoulders. So it was only appropriate that the Hogan Stand approached us to find out more about our GAA ties.
New studies in Osteoarthritis & Limps
Approximately 400,000 people in Ireland suffer with osteoarthritis, a condition that usually develops gradually over a number of years.
Killer Heels
Being a dedicated follower of fashion can be harder on your body then the effects you feel after a night dancing in skyscraper heels. High heels and flat pumps may look and make us feel good, but what damage are they doing to the rest of our body?
Core Conditioning – It’s More than than just Abs Part 2
Here is the second installment in our two part blog about Core Conditioning. In our previous post we discussed what the ”Core” is and what role it plays. So we know that we should put more of an emphasis on working the Core Muscles but we might not know how to do this. Today’s post provides some exercises which specifically target the core muscles and might be of use to you in some of your training or workout plans.
Heavy Lifting & How To Reduce Pain
Our Chartered Physiotherapists offer some helpful tips to reduce the occurrence of back and neck pain when heavy lifting…Moving house is one of lifes more stressful events so the last thing you need is an episode of back pain or neck pain to set you back. If you are planning on making a move these 10 tips can help keep you feeling tip top so that you can enjoy your new home!
The Physio Company Proud Sponsors of Ireland Lacrosse
The Physio Company is proud to announce its support of the Irish Lacrosse team. Find out how Ireland will fair at the upcoming Lacrosse World Cup.
Guide To Cold Weather Exercise
With the days getting shorter and the temperature dropping at this time of year it can be hard to motivate yourself to leave the house in the evenings to do exercise. At the same time it is around this time of year when people’s moods are lower and also when we tend to overindulge in food and drink, calling for a real reason to not give up on exercising.
Ireland’s Victory Over the Wallabies
Ireland stunned the Wallabies at the weekend with a 15-6 victory and shows the rest of the World that the men in green are a force to be reckoned with. As an upset, it ranked high. At the end of last week, Australia were seen as the main rivals to New Zealand in the competition.
Dry Needling Treatment For Back Pain
After suffering from relentless back and shoulder pain, journalist Amanda Phelan from The Irish Independent took a visit to our Temple Bar clinic, where she met our Chartered Physiotherapist Leigh Johnston for a dry needling treatment.
New insights into ankle sprains
Sprained ankles are the most frequent type of musculoskeletal injury seen by primary-care providers. Ankle sprains are common sports injuries but also happen during everyday activities.
More Awareness Needed On Falls
The Physio Company’s latest blog discusses the incidence of falls in Ireland amongst elderly people. One in three people over the age of 65 will suffer from a fall every year in Ireland, with many of these individuals falling again within a matter of months, as stated by the TRIL (Technology Research for independent Living) Centre.
How Acupuncture Can Help You Quit Smoking
Acupuncture is scientifically proven to rid the body and mind of the desires and urges associated with the addiction that comes with smoking. Globally it has proven to be often court mandated to treat other addictive substance abuse because of its ability to alleviate cravings and curb withdrawal symptoms
Tips For Running The Dublin Marathon Part 2
Following on from our earlier post here is the second part of The Physio Company’s tips for running the 31st Dublin Marathon, which is just two weeks away.
