BJSM Article: Treatment pathway for frozen shoulder
An interesting article on the treatment pathway for frozen shoulder was published recently in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. Dr Irfan Ahmed (Sport and Exercise Medicine Consultant) was one of the contributing authors along with Rifat Hassan, Lynsey Abbey Joslin, Peter Resteghini, Hozefa Dahodwala, Dr Sadiq Bhayani, Dr Imran Lasker and Mr Niel Kang. […]
What problems does osteopathy treat?
At Blackberry Clinic our osteopaths treat a variety of problems causing back,neck, muscle and joint pain. Here is some information about the benefits of osteopathy. Osteopathy is a holistic form of manual therapy that focuses on treating the body as a whole, rather than just treating the symptoms of a specific condition. Osteopathic treatment involves […]
What is the fastest way to heal Achilles tendonitis?
This question -What is the fastest way to heal Achilles tendonitis? – is one that gets asked frequently at Blackberry Clinic. Achilles tendonitis can be a frustrating injury, either a niggle or more severe symptoms can both be enough of a pain to keep you off your sport and leisure activities for some time. If […]
How can I protect my back when holding my baby?
A new mum will often ask ‘How can I protect my back?’ It is important to protect your back when holding your baby to avoid injury and long term chronic back pain. At Blackberry Clinic Milton Keynes, our pelvic health physiotherapist, Flo Gardner, can assess you soon after you have had your baby and help […]
How do I prepare for hip replacement surgery?
It is important to address the question ‘How do I prepare for hip replacement surgery?’ There is a lot of focus on the rehab after surgery but before the surgery can be a crucial time to prepare and ensure there is an optimum result from your hip replacement surgery. At Blackberry Clinic we can help […]
How do you know if back pain is serious?
How do you know if back pain is serious and needs immediate attention? Acute – or sudden onset – back pain is common, and usually not serious. Although at the time the pain can be so debilitating you feel as if it’s the end of the world. You may be not able to sit or […]
How do you warm up before exercise?
How to warm up before exercise is a good question! At Blackberry Clinic we treat both amateur and professional sports people and it is a common question our physios get asked, especially by patients who are returning to full fitness after injury. Our multi disciplinary team includes physios, osteopaths, chiropractors, podiatrists and a medical team […]
Common causes of back pain
At Blackberry Clinic, whatever the causes of your back pain, we can offer assessment, advice and treatment. We can treat most causes of back pain using conservative treatment or interventional spinal injections such as epidurals. If necessary, our practitioners and doctors can refer for MRI and to surgery. Here are some of the more common triggers […]
What happens when you have medial tibial stress syndrome?
Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (MTSS), commonly referred to as shin splints is a common condition and can be very debilitating. At Blackberry Clinic our practitioners offer treatment for shin splints and can help you manage the condition to get you back on track. Our physio, Steve Hockham, gives some information here about MTSS, what the […]
How do you prevent hamstring injuries?
At Blackberry Clinic we can give you advice on how to prevent hamstring injuries. Mastering how to prevent hamstring injuries has become one of the Holy Grails of sports medicine as hamstring strains are one of the most dreaded injuries in sport. There are a couple of reasons why hamstring injuries are dreaded, the first […]
