Is your phone a pain in the neck?
Most of us are guilty of spending too much time working at computers and using devices. Tech neck is a condition caused by prolonged forward head posture whilst using electronic devices, or whilst students are revising for upcoming exams. Tech Neck Key symptoms; Neck and shoulder pain sometimes radiating down the arm Headaches Stiffness it limited neck mobility Headaches […]
Top Tips For Exercising in 2025
Top Tips For Exercising in 2025 What gems am I going to read? I hear you say…….Well buckle in….. The more we understand about exercise, the more we know that it is fast becoming the wonder drug of modern medicine. Advice on exercise is given by lots of Healthcare professionals and exercise can be useful […]
Festive Stress Busting Tips from SPEAR
Tis the Season to be Jolly: Tips to Reduce Stress from SPEAR “Christmas is just around the corner”. That statement may cause you to leap for joy, while for others it may send shivers down your spine. The team at SPEAR can’t wait for the festivities to begin. However, our physiotherapists often see firsthand how […]
Stay Active And Injury Free This Winter Expert Tips From SPEAR Physiotherapy
Top Tips from SPEAR physiotherapy for Exercising and Injury Prevention as we move into colder weather. Often autumn and particularly winter sees a change in our exercise habits as we adapt to less daylight and colder weather. I was going to say unpredictable but actually our weather is never predictable!! Find below some top tips […]
Heavy Backpacks: The Hidden Cause of Back Pain, Shoulder Strain, and Poor Posture
SPEAR Physiotherapy says……. Back packs come in all sorts of designs, shapes and sizes. Carrying heavy back packs including school bags can be the cause of back and neck pain, shoulder problems and poor posture. So if your child is taking a back pack to school or you are using it for hill walking or […]
TAKING “BACK” CONTROL
5 TIPS FOR MANAGING LOWER BACK PAIN Lower back pain is a common condition that can significantly impact daily life. Whether it’s caused by injury, lifestyle changes, or underlying health conditions, finding effective ways to manage and alleviate this discomfort is crucial. Physiotherapy offers a holistic approach to treating lower back pain, focusing on strengthening, […]
Why Stretching is Making a Come Back?
Should we Stretch? Stretching has become less popular in recent years. Those of you who are as old as me, may recall incorporating a significant amount of stretching into their warm-up routines. Nowadays, stretching is not commonly included in warm-ups and is often replaced by active movements. Additionally, foam rolling has become a common substitute for […]
Recharge and Unwind: Taking a Break from Work
At SPEAR, our top priority is looking after our patients. Christmas is a time when we all become so busy we forget to look after our mental and physical health. Yet if we don’t look after ourselves we can’t enjoy the festivities. When we are very stressed and busy our bodies physically react to this […]
Answers to Common Questions Our Patients Ask Us
Common Questions Our Patients Ask UsSPEAR Physiotherapist Julia Answers Your Questions the likelihood of hamstring injuries and be better prepared for the season ahead. In clinic, there are a handful of questions we seem to be asked frequently – with misconceptions and/or misinformation (thanks to Dr. Google!) that potentially come with these. I thought it […]
