Chiropractic, physiotherapy and laser-therapy articles from the clinic in Monkstown, Co. Dublin.
Shingles is a painful condition that is the result of a viral infection that affects the nerves. The virus that causes shingles is the same one that causes chickenpox. Contrary to popular belief, anyone who has had chickenpox can develop shingles. Many clients of our clinic have wondered if laser
When it comes to laser therapy, there are a lot of misconceptions about the potential risks and side effects. In this blog post, we will discuss what laser therapy involves, its possible benefits, and its risks and precautions.
Laser therapy is a treatment that uses laser light to penetrate the skin. It has been used for years for pain and inflammation, although the evidence for it is mixed. This blog post takes a closer look at how laser therapy works.
In this blog we will address the question “can laser therapy help neuropathy?”, define the term ‘neuropathy’, and look at what laser therapy is and what the research does and does not show.
Shock wave therapy is a treatment used for some long-standing (chronic) tendon and soft-tissue problems. Some people are concerned about whether or not it hurts, which is normal when you hear the word ‘shock’.
Read more about Does Shock Wave Therapy Hurt?If you are nervous about visiting a physio for the first time you’ve come to the right place! In this blog post, I will discuss what to expect when visiting a physio clinic for your initial consultation. I will also cover the different treatments that physio’s offer and give you some tips on how to
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Physiotherapy is a health profession that helps people maintain, restore and improve their physical wellbeing. Physiotherapists are experts in helping people affected by injury, illness or disability. In private practice physiotherapists often treat a range of conditions using a variety of
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You probably think of exercise as a necessary evil. It’s something that we have to do in order to stay healthy, but it’s not exactly fun. And when we’re feeling lazy or don’t have time, the last thing we want to do is go for a run or hit the gym. But what if we told you that exercise could actually
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Physiotherapy is often an important part of recovery after an injury. It aims to restore movement and function. In this blog post, we will take a closer look at what physiotherapy can do for you and the various therapies used to support recovery.
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Sports injuries are common and can be hard to recover from. The physiotherapist in Dublin wants to help you prevent them – find out how! With so many people playing sports, it’s no wonder that there are so many sports injuries. Sports physiotherapy is a specialty that deals with the prevention ,
Read more about Physio Explains: Tips For Preventing Sports InjuriesTrapped nerves are a common issue for many people, and they can be difficult to live with as the pain can be constant and can make sleeping very difficult. Luckily there is treatment available from physiotherapists that may help relieve trapped nerves. In this blog post, I am going to answer some
Read more about Physio Explains: Can A Physio Treat A Trapped Nerve?As I physiotherapist I get this all the time. You recently hurt your ankle. You may have heard from a friend or colleague that you’ll be back to running, walking, and playing sports in no time. But the truth is it’s impossible to know how long an ankle sprain will heal for each individual person.
Read more about Physio Explains: How Long Should It Take For An Ankle Sprain To Heal?Do you have knee pain? If so, you are not alone. Knee pain is a very common symptom I see in private practice among all age groups, with knee arthritis being one of the leading causes of knee replacement surgery. What if there was a way to manage knee pain without needing surgery? In this blog
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