Who should I see for back pain?
Who you should see for your back pain is a tricky question to answer sometimes! If you have any serious red flags then you may be referred to a doctor, orthopaedic or neurology specialist, or surgeon, depending on the problem. However, for the majority of people, conservative treatment will be sufficient to resolve their […]
How do I avoid ski injuries?
For advice and strategies on how to avoid ski injuries make an appointment with one of our physios at Blackberry Clinic to prepare for your holiday. There’s no doubt about it, snow sports are fun. Whether you’re hurtling down the side of a mountain at 40 mph, or exploring backcountry terrain; snow sports always involve […]
What does ankle impingement feel like?
What does ankle impingement feel like? At Blackberry Clinic we have physios who are experts in treatment and rehab of ankle injuries. Pain in the ankle can present in different ways for different reasons so it is important to get an accurate diagnosis to determine the best course of treatment for an optimal outcome. One […]
Chronic pain management – facts and myths
At Blackberry Clinic we specialise in chronic pain management for pain caused by musculoskeletal conditions. This can be acute or long term and chronic. We have different methods of treating your pain, each unique to the individual. Come and see us for a bespoke treatment plan and accurate diagnosis. Our Pain Management and MSK medicine […]
Swimming injury rehab
If you have a swimming injury book in at Blackberry Clinic – our physio team have a lot of experience in the treatment and prevention of swimming injuries. Don’t ignore the niggles, get early treatment and prevent a small injury from getting worse. Download our leaflet on the website to see how to prevent swimmer’s […]
What is McTimoney Chiropractic?
Our Blackberry Clinic chiropractor, Alex Everitt, is trained to treat her patients using the McTimoney approach of Chiropractic. Here she describes what this approach is and how it can benefit her patients. Alex is based at Blackberry Clinic Milton Keynes. What is McTimoney Chiropractic? Chiropractic is defined by the General Chiropractic Council as: “Chiropractic […]
How do you treat facet joint irritation?
Lumbar Facet Irritation- How can we help at Blackberry Clinic? At Blackberry Clinic we treat back, neck and joint pain as well as sports injuries and arthritis. We take pride in offering accurate diagnosis so that bespoke treatment programmes lead to the best possible outcomes. There are many structures in the spine and all of […]
What is traction apophysitis?
Traction apophysitis can be a cause of hip pain at the front of the hip in children and teenagers. Our physio, Steve Hockham, explains in this article how this condition is caused and what treatment is available for it. At Blackberry Clinic we treat patients of all ages including children and teenagers. If you are […]
Common swimming injuries
At Blackberry Clinic we treat common swimming injuries. Here are the most common swimming injuries and why they happen! Swimming is one of the most popular sports in the world. We swim in the sea, pools, lakes, streams, rivers and even ponds. And given 70% of the Earth’s surface is water, we’re not short of […]
There’s snow place like the slopes! Get fit for skiing!
Get fit for skiing! There’s snow place like the slopes… Brrrrrrrr! Time to get the skis (or Snowboard) out! The importance of warming up before skiing is to ensure that your body is ready for the exercise it is about to do. When muscles are cold they are tight and their elastic potential is not […]
