SMARTPHYSIO Blog

Discover how chronic stress can affect muscles, joints and pain levels, and how physiotherapy supports recovery through movement and practical strategies.

Migraine is more than just a headache. Discover how posture, neck function and physiotherapy may help reduce symptoms and improve quality of life.

Prolonged sitting is associated with musculoskeletal pain and increased health risks, even in people who exercise regularly. This article explores why breaking up sitting time matters and how simple movement strategies can improve wellbeing.

Front or back? Working out in the mirror is helpful for form and it’s important not to forget the back bits also know as the posterior chain. Training the posterior chain—the muscles along the back of the body including the lower back, glutes, and hamstrings—is crucial for overall strength and functional fitness, especially in the context of activities of daily living. With sedentary lifestyles and sitting all day in a ‘c’ shapes position it’s important to strengthen the back

18 October 2023 Chartered Physiotherapist and Sleep expert, Sammy Margo, has given the Volkswagen California a five-star rating for sleep...

Patients always ask this question and it's important to go back to the basics of timeframes for healing. This is one of the first and most important principals of patient care You can't speed up nature, you can optimise the conditions for healing. There are three main phases of tissue healing after injury: 1. Inflammatory Phase: This phase begins immediately after the injury and can last up to several days. The purpose of this phase is to protect the injured area from furthe

If you have a serious knee injury that prevents you from loading or putting weight on your knee, it's important to prioritise your...

As a Chartered Physiotherapist, I have spent may years watching my patients as they age. Some age well and some could age better. The key difference between those that age well and those that don't seems to be related to exercise diet, sleep as well as positive thinking. Frailty is on the rise and we are continuously looking at ways to stave off the inevitable. The current research suggests that a combination of strength exercises and dietary protein is the most effective and

Most people will experience tightness in their back it at some point in their lives. Four experts reveal the causes and how to relieve pain The Times Thursday February 23 2023, 12.01am, The Times Fitness and Wellbeing Health Sammy Margo, physiotherapist Lower back tension is often accompanied by pain, aching, spasms, stiffness and cramping. There are several simple stretches and exercises you can do to improve flexibility and strength, and hence reduce tension in your back

Are you scheduled to have surgery? Following on from your procedure we will be able to visit you in your home or at our clinics. In some cases, we can assess you before surgery and get your home ready for your return. We have been seeing patients after surgery since we opened over 35 years ago, either in their own home or in our clinics. Over this time, we have built a reputation for providing high-quality post-operative care in London. More recently, we have been seeing pati

According to research,3-18% of amateur and professional golfers suffer knee injuries which, of course, leads to pain. So why does it happen as often as it does for a supposedly low-impact sport? And is there anything that relieves the pain? And should I still be playing? There are 3 key areas to look at: Your knee’s anatomy Your swing mechanics, and Your equipment Anatomy of the knee Your knee is a synovial joint and as a synovial joint, as part of its anatomy there is a cap

Today we launch our 'self-help' website www.askphysio.com This website will advise you what to do when you have an injury When you sustain an injury it's important to treat it asap. And sometimes you just don't know what to do. As a result of we decided to build a website that will help you to help yourself. And if you need more help or advice ask your physio or consult your GP. In the event that you do need physio here is an outline of what Physiotherapy can offer you (from

If you are looking to live a long, healthy life, bringing weight lifting into your workout may be best according to new research. You...

A new drug-free treatment that 'retrains' the brain can offer better long-term relief from back pain than opioids, a study has suggested....