SMARTPHYSIO Blog

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

Back pain is common but often manageable with the right approach. Learn how movement, posture awareness and physiotherapy can support a healthier spine.

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.

Back pain affects millions of people worldwide, and it is a leading cause of disability and missed workdays. One factor that can exacerbate back pain is poor quality sleep. Sleep is essential for the body's repair, restoration, and recovery processes, and when these processes are disrupted, it can lead to an increase in pain and discomfort. The Connection between Sleep and Pain Studies have shown that there is a bidirectional relationship between sleep and pain. Poor quality

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

Back pain is on the increase and as Chartered Physiotherapists we are always looking at ways to treat and advise. Covid has meant that more of us are working from home and this has had a huge impact on the increase It is important to consider all pain in a ‘biopsychosocial framework’. This means there will be biological, psychological and social factors that can influence each other, and the level of pain. A biopsychosocial framework of pain: Cardiovascular fitness (healthy

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Saturday January 30 2021, 12.01am, The Times written by Peta Bee Long days at laptops have taken a physical toll. Here are the best...

Carer training is the provision of specific skills training for those who care for your loved one. Care companies and family members often need a bit of extra training to be able to confidently help with transfers or handling, safely use equipment, and many other aspects of your parent's care We can offer specific training sessions, and produce instructions on specific skills. What is the point of carer trained? There are many reasons to train your parent's carer Ensures all

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BACK pain is a common complaint from the British public, particularly now people have been asked to work at home to help prevent further spread of coronavirus. So Dr Dawn Harper and physiotherapist Sammy Margo have shared their expertise which includes five exercises to relieve the ache. What are they? Back pain is an uncomfortable reality of modern life. Whether it's from bad posture or for sitting down for hours at a time, how can you relieve the pain? Dr Dawn Harper and ph

Are smartphones a pain in the neck? According to new research carried out by a US doctor, they are far worse – “text neck” is becoming...

A simple set of exercises designed especially for older people to help everyone stay active at home Expert physiotherapists have designed a set of six simple exercises that you can do from your own home to make sure that you are getting some exercise. Strengthening your muscles will improve your mood, help your sleeping patterns, bring benefits for your overall health and wellbeing and importantly prevent deconditioning. Getting started is easy, try out the strength and balan

Physiotherapy plays an essential part in promoting and maintaining mobility for people in care homes as well as in their own homes. Losing the ability to move freely and experience independence is a huge fear for a lot of people. As we age, these possibilities become a little closer to reality, and it can be difficult to know what you can do to keep your independence as time goes on. There are a number of ways to increase mobility as well as ways to ensure that you don’t lose

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ASK THE EXPERT WINTER SLEEP TIPS DURING LOCKDOWN By Sammy Margo, sleep expert for Sleepeezee and author of The Good Sleep Guide. Winter during lockdown can leave us feeling sluggish and low. The shift in temperature darkness and lockdown will affect our sleep patterns. Chartered physiotherapist, sleep expert for Sleepeezee and author of The Good Sleep Guide, Sammy Margo, shares her practical tips for getting a good night’s sleep during these challenging times. Keep it cool Wh

“ Joint stiffness or pain, especially in the load-bearing joints such as the knees or lower back, could be a warning sign for the start of something more serious and can affect anyone at any age. Young adults that lead active lifestyles are just as at risk of developing joint conditions from repetitive injuries or over usage as an adult that experiences arthritic conditions due to their age. Adding a supplement to your daily routine, alongside maintaining a well-balanced and

Many of you will now be working from home the foreseeable future. This is a huge change in the way we work and the space that we work in. Working from home in a 'make shift' setting can flare up underlying injuries and based on research and experience, bad working postures can lead to aches and pains. We can help you sort out your work set up and ensure that you are meeting your legal requirements.We do this by assessing your work station set up and make adjustments to th

Working from home - easy exercises Working from home? Try building the following exercises into your working day to help avoid aches and pains associated with being sedentary. Make sure you move regularly throughout the day to help reduce stress. Break up prolonged periods of sitting with short bursts of activity to improve your mental health and circulation. This can be small amounts of light walking, moving around the house, cleaning, gardening or going up and down the stai

Sitting has been exposed as the new smoking; with experts calculating it kills 70,000 people prematurely every year. Now new research reveals that millions could also be further putting themselves at risk with long hours sitting down on the job, and slouching on the sofa evening. A new campaign – backed by Mentholatum — makers of a range of evidence-based muscle and joint products and the brains behind a public health initiative – MIND YOUR BACK – has been launched this Self