What is arthritis? Arthritis is an inflammatory condition that effects the joints in your body. The main symptoms of arthritis are joint stiffness and pain which typically worsens with age. Arthritis is a degenerative condition where the inflammation causes damage to occur within the joint, so trying to switch this process off as soon as […]
Pregnancy is a magical time where a new life is being created from within. It can also be an overwhelming and often stressful time where there are a lot of changes happening to your body as you are caring for two by the way you sleep, eat and move. Quite often pregnancy is a time […]
What is “Tennis Elbow”? Tennis elbow, or the medical term “lateral epicondylitis” is a painful condition effecting the common tendon origin of the extensor muscles of the wrist and hand, causing pain where these muscles connect to the outer edge of the elbow joint. The issue usually arises when there is repeated overload of these […]
What is the plantar fascia? The plantar fascia is a thick band of fascial tissue, almost like a big ligament that is embedded deep in the sole of the foot (the plantar side as we call it!). The plantar fascia attaches from the base of the heel, where it is most commonly tender, and it […]
