Each day, more and more Physiotherapists are using acupuncture and needling techniques alongside the usual treatments to create the best outcomes for their patients. Maybe you are struggling with some persistent pain and the usual techniques don’t seem to be working, acupuncture or dry needling might be worth a shot! For some people, the idea of using needles to treat pain sounds counterintuitive. How can such small needles help pain? In this blog, we’ll discuss the science behind needling techniques and how Physiotherapists use it in their practice. If you’re worried, we’ll walk you through the process to help you…

It can be a nagging pain, an ache, or a sharp sensation at the back of your heel. The Achilles tendon and it’s associated injuries is one of the most common running injuries, especially in men. Our Achilles is the strongest tendon in our body, giving us the ability to store and release injury during runs, jumps and all kinds of athletic activities. Due to these high amounts of forces our Achilles must undergo, it makes it prone to overuse. In this blog we’ll cover the basics from what Achilles tendonosis is, how to treat it, and training + shoe…

Whether you’re a long time runner, or just getting into it now, you may have experienced the frustration of a pain in your shins. Shin splints are a common overuse injury in the running community, usually due to a new or a change in the training routine. Shin splints can be very frustrating to deal with as they can quickly ramp up in severity if ignored, and take you away from your normal routine to recover. In this blog, we’ll discuss the difference between shin splints and stress fractures in the bone, how to identify which one you have, and…

Some of PhysioNow’s own Physiotherapists are HYROX competitors! Pictured above are Gary and Kieran It’s been all over social media and people can’t stop talking about it! HYROX has been called the ultimate test of fitness as it combines 8km of running with 8 different exercises to create a punishing, but rewarding workout! Completing a HYROX event is a big accomplishment, pushing athletes to their power, strength, and endurance maximums. However, this type of training puts the body under an incredible load and recently, us Physiotherapists have seen a huge increase in overuse related injuries with HYROX athletes. What kind…