Physio Q&A Archives - The Horder Centre

Physio Q&A: How do I improve my hand arthritis pain?

‘I suffer from arthritis, especially in the small joints of my hands. The cold weather often makes the pain in my hands a lot worse and limits what I can do with them. I am keen to stay as active as possible, is there anything you can suggest I can do to limit this pain…

Physiotherapy Q&A: is Pilates really helpful for back pain?

Physiotherapy Q&A: is Pilates really helpful for back pain? December 20, 2021/Physio Q&A By Matthew Carr, Chartered Physiotherapist ‘I have been told by my friend that Pilates can be really helpful for back pain and I am keen to try it as I don’t want to keep taking painkillers for my occasional back aches. Is Pilates…

Physiotherapy Q&A: how do I get back into sport in my mid fifties?

I am inspired to start up some new sports but don’t know what to try. I am in my early 50’s and haven’t done regular sport since my 20’s. I really want to try a range of sports but don’t know what to start with to minimise my risk of injury, do you have any…

Physiotherapy Q&A: Why do I have pain at the front of my knee?

With the better weather hopefully now upon us I am keen to increase the amount of outdoors cycling I do, but am a little worried as when I cycle in the gym I occasionally get pain at the front of my knee. Should I be concerned or just push through this discomfort? It is hard…

Physiotherapy Q&A Should I accept aches and pains are part of old age?

I have started to develop aches and pains especially in my shoulders and knees after a long day at work. My wife says that I just have to accept that I am getting old but I am keen to find out if there is anything I can do to help myself. My job is desk…

Physiotherapy Q&A: how can I quickly recover from hip pain ‘trochanteric bursitis’

I have been told by my GP that the hip pain I have been getting regularly over the last few months is something called ‘trochanteric bursitis’. He has advised on rest but I am keen to go skiing in the New Year. How can I help get rid of this problem before January and is skiing likely…

Physiotherapy Q&A: I often get headaches in cold weather, what’s causing this?

“When I am out in the cold weather I often get headaches that feel as though they are linked to increased tension in my neck and shoulders. Could this tension really be the cause?” Horder Healthcare Advanced Practitioner answers the question: Tension headaches are a well-known type of headache but the exact cause of tension…

Physiotherapy Q&A: what’s the difference between a frozen shoulder & impingement?

‘My shoulder has become very stiff and painful and hurts with any sudden movements and at night time. I saw my GP who thinks it might be a frozen shoulder but I have also heard of a thing called ‘impingement’. What is the difference?’ Problems like these of the shoulder are very common and can…

Physiotherapy Q&A: I’m 34, I love running but my shin hurts, shall I run through the pain?

by Matthew Carr, Chartered Physiotherapist I am 34 year old busy mother of 2 young children and this January I made the usual New Year’s resolution to improve my fitness. I really enjoy running and find that it really fits in to my schedule as I can go for a run when my husband is…

Physiotherapy Q&A: returning to running after a sprained ankle

By Matthew Carr, Chartered Physiotherapist I badly sprained my ankle nearly a year ago and at the time just managed it with rest and ice. I have recently taken up running and am now finding that the ankle feels unsteady while I am running and is often quite painful after a run. I would have thought…