My patients have been asking me recently if going to the gym is good for mechanical lower back pain. This is the type of problem where you generally feel more stiffness and discomfort than actual pain and it usually described as more of a “niggle.” In some regards, yes it is – the body likes […]
When you are hurting, everyone loves a hot water bottle. Heat is an excellent way to manage pain, however, there are some cases where heat will make things worse and should be avoided at all costs. This article explains what injuries are best suited to applying heat and how to use it appropriately as a “go-to” […]
Knowing whether to use ice or heat when you have pain is sometimes a tricky question. Both are excellent ways in which to treat an injury, but choosing the wrong method at the wrong time can lead your pain getting worse rather than better. The aim of this article is to remove the confusion of […]