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What is Trigger Point Release and Myofascial therapy, and could it help you?

What is Trigger Point Release and Myofascial therapy, and could it help you?

Trigger points are formed when muscles and connective tissue stretch, spasm and become tight forming ‘knots. This primarily occurs to protect the joints and bones from injury or further trauma. When trigger points develop, blood flow to the muscle fibres are reduced which in turn weakens muscles and affects normal function. This has a flow on affect as supporting muscles then try and kick in and work harder to assist the body to maintain normal function and they are also at risk of fatigue and can being overworked.

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Aching Joints and Rheumatism

Aching Joints and Rheumatism

We use our joints every time we move but we might not think too much about them until we have to!  Where achy joints move from just uncomfortable to chronic, you could be looking at arthritis or other rheumatic conditions.  It’s important to know how to manage the pain and why it might be happening, so you can live your best life possible.  

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Prevention and Treatment of Sporting Injuries

Prevention and Treatment of Sporting Injuries

Sport injuries can be commonplace and, in most cases, not too serious. However, some injuries can be incredibly painful, serious, or even life-threatening. So, it is vitally important that anyone playing sport – be it recreationally or professionally – is able to take steps to prevent injuries, and also know how to seek help for treatment if they do experience injuries.

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Restless legs Syndrome Treatment

Restless legs Syndrome Treatment

Learn how to identify and treat Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) Treatment.

Restless legs syndrome is a condition which is characterised by an urge to move your legs. Usually when seated, laying down or sleeping. It can be accompanied by tingling sensations or a type of cramp with soreness.

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Burning Feet

Burning Feet

Burning Feet Syndrome is quite a common foot complaint which affects the joints of the foot, particularly around the balls of the feet, bottom of the arches and the toes.

Burning feet relates to the sensation that one or both feet are burning hot and can be accompanied by tingling, warm or red skin around the foot, numbness in the feet or legs, sharp or stabbing pains, or dull aches in the feet.

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Heel Pain and Plantar Fasciitis

Heel Pain and Plantar Fasciitis

Stabbing, burning, and pulsating pain is how many people describe their heel pain / plantar fasciitis symptoms. 1 in ten people will suffer from heel pain in their lifetime, so it is a condition that needs to be taken seriously.

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