Simon, Author at Physiotherapy Macclesfield

22nd March 2020

IT Band Syndrome

Does the outside of your leg near your knee hurt when you run? You could have IT Band syndrome! What is IT Band Syndrome? ITB Syndrome or IT Band syndrome refers to pain in the lower, outer part of your thigh. It's normally slightly higher than your knee. It is […]

22nd March 2020

Shin splints

Does your shin throb or ache when you run? You could have shin splints. What is Shin splints? Shin splints or medial tibial stress syndrome is a common problem for runners. The pain is caused by irritation of the soft tissues on the inner part of your shin and the shin […]

12th March 2020

Spinal Stenosis

What is Spinal Stenosis? Spinal Stenosis is a narrowing of the spaces in your spine which can lead to pressure on your spinal nerves that travel through the area. The changes normally occur in your lower back and is therefore also called lumbar spinal stenosis. What are the symptoms of […]

13th November 2019

Degenerative Disc Disease

6th November 2019

Trochanteric Bursitis? I bet it’s NOT!

6th November 2019

Top 5 Reasons for Shoulder Pain

THE TOP 5 REASONS FOR SHOULDER PAIN Here are the top 5 Reasons for Shoulder Pain. You can use them to help diagnose your own shoulder problem. Rotator Cuff Problems Stiff Shoulder Unstable Shoulder Acromio clavicular Joint Something else! Rotator Cuff Problems The rotator cuff are 4 muscles […]

20th March 2019

What causes Pain Between the Shoulder Blades?

What Causes Pain Between The Shoulder Blades? Pain between your shoulder blades or ‘interscapular pain’ is a common complaint. You may experience aching, dull, burning, sore or shooting pain. It can be frustrating and keep coming back. So what causes it and what can you do to get rid of […]

21st November 2018

How to injury proof your Couch to 5K

What is the Couch to 5K? The couch to 5k (C25K) has become a national phenomenon. It has been a brilliant way to encourage people into running using a 9 week graded training plan. So whether you used to run and have stopped, or have never run and want to get […]

13th November 2018

It’s a real pain in the neck!

Neck pain is a common problem now. It is possibly due to the rise of more sedentary jobs. It may be partly due to the rise of computers, tablets and smart phones all of which are common in everyday use. We have never looked down so much before! There are […]

31st October 2018

Back Pain Treatment: Old v Modern treatment. What works best?

Breaking news….! Back Pain treatment & rehab for lower back pain has changed, for the better! Having back pain is rubbish, it really interferes with your life. It can effect your work, home life, sleep and even your mood. There is no one size fits all solution for your back […]

15th October 2018

What everyone with a scoliosis needs to know about how to stay pain free.

Do you have a scoliosis? Find out how scoliosis treatment and rehab is possible. It won’t probably change the look of the curve your but it will get rid of symptoms! What is a scoliosis? A scoliosis is a rotation or twist of the bones in our spine (vertebrae). If you look […]

26th September 2018

Why stretching alone won’t get rid of your back pain. Get your key to success!

If you’ve had even one, let alone multiple episodes of back pain you will understand the impact it can have on your life. As a patient once said to me “I always thought those people with lower back pain should just stop moaning and get on with things, until I […]