The gluteal muscles are the biggest muscle group in the body. These muscles often become weak and inactive due to the majority of the population sitting at a desk for work. When sat down the
The plantar fascia is situated in the sole of the foot and is a leading cause in sole pain in the majority of people. This fascia plays a vital role in normal foot biomechanics, supporting
Sciatica is a debilitating disorder that can often leave you with pain, numbness or tingling down the back of the leg. A common mistake is lower back pain and other pathologies being wrongly diagnosed as
Both sciatica and piriformis syndrome produce similar symptoms. In our post on sciatica we talk about how sciatica is caused by an irritation of the nerve typically due to a spinal pathology. However, piriformis syndrome
A trend that we have seen since we were allowed to re-open is a surge in lower back and neck pain. This has typically been linked to the shift to a greater number of people
When having a steroid injection to combat pain, this is usually given by the healthcare professional alongside anaesthetic. This gives immediate pain relief, but dependent on the site of injection the length of relief will
