Are you fed up with that shooting pain in your leg and that deep ache in your buttock? Have you seen your GP multiple times for different pain relief to help you sleep at night but can only manage a short walk? The pain from sciatica is horrible....
Optimal ‘Adjective’ best or most favourable; “seeking the optimal solution” We want Optimal Physio to be more than just a positive experience through receiving the best healthcare to resolve your pain. We want it to be the solution to help you...
A lot of our patients who attend with knee osteoarthritis believe road running is bad for them and it is harmful. So does road running really cause osteoarthritis? Knee pain affects nearly 50% of people over the age of 50, and in 25% of those people it become a...
When should you get a massage for low back pain? And more important when should you not get a sports massage for low back pain? Picking the right treatment at the right time is not easy. Your back feels stiff, achey every day. It always feels tempting to get a...
As a patient, understanding when to seek advanced imaging like X-rays or MRIs for your back pain is crucial for receiving appropriate and timely treatment. While both X-rays and MRIs are valuable diagnostic tools, they serve different purposes in assessing...
How common is Plantar Fasciitis? Plantar fasciitis, plantar faciopathy or plantar heel pain (all terminology gets used interchangeable despite different definitions existing) affects 15% of all running injuries in the foot. It’s estimated that one in ten people will...
