Edinburgh Press Orthopaedic and Manipulative Therapy

21/09/2025

Sharing an earlier article I wrote on hip pain as I see this a lot in clinic and it can be treated very effectively.

I have some availability on Tuesday and Thursday this week for anyone looking for a last minute appointment.

https://clientportal.uk.zandahealth.com/clientportal/edinburghpress

Hip pain?

I’ve had several clients with hip pain recently and one thing they’ve had in common is a weak gluteus medius.

The gluteus medius is involved in hip abduction (lifting the leg sideways) and providing stability to the pelvis during activities like walking and running. A strong gluteus medius is crucial for maintaining proper lower limb alignment and preventing issues such as hip and knee injuries.

When the gluteus medius is weak, other muscles may compensate to provide stability. The tensor fasciae latae (TFL) and the quadratus lumborum are common compensators. This compensation can lead to altered movement patterns and increased stress on surrounding joints, potentially causing issues like knee pain, lower back pain or iliotibial band syndrome. Strengthening the gluteus medius can help address these compensatory patterns.

There are plenty of effective exercises to strengthen the gluteus medius include side-lying leg lifts, clamshells, lateral band walks, and hip abductions. Incorporating these into your routine can help improve hip stability and prevent potential issues associated with a weak gluteus medius.

If you already have pain then assessment and treatment to rebalance the muscles may also be helpful in addition to starting exercises, particularly if you’re finding the exercises hard or painful.

Please get in touch if you need an appointment to ease your pain 📅.

Have a great week!

27/08/2025

🌟 In Pain? We Can Help! 🌟

Back pain, stiff shoulders, or aching joints slowing you down?

Orthopaedic Massage Therapy goes beyond relaxation—it targets the root cause of your pain so you can move freely again.

💆‍♂️ Relieve tension
🦴 Restore mobility
✨ Feel like yourself again

📅 Ready to feel better?
👉 Book now on WhatsApp: (07851) 815 308

27/08/2025

🌟 Say Goodbye to Pain, Hello to Relief 🌟

Are you struggling with back pain, stiff shoulders, or aching joints that just won’t go away?

Orthopaedic Massage Therapy is designed to target the root cause of your pain—not just the symptoms.

💆‍♂️ Reduce muscle tension
🦴 Improve mobility & flexibility
✨ Get back to doing the things you love

Your body deserves to feel strong, balanced, and pain-free.
📅 Book your session today and take the first step toward lasting relief!

👉 Message us now to schedule an appointment via WhatsApp

27/07/2025

I’m back from holiday ☀️.

For those of you waiting for appointments I have a few left this week and more availability next. Please WhatsApp me on 07851323887 for your next appointment.

Nell

06/07/2025

Weekly business post:

Based locally within the Holiday Inn in Corstorphine, treating a variety of musculoskeletal conditions.

Appointments available for the next 5 days before a 2 week summer break.

06/07/2025

Final week before I take a break for 2 weeks!

Don’t let pain or restriction keep you from doing the activities you love any longer.

Book your appointment using the following link

23/06/2025

Holiday notice!

I’m taking some time off this summer and so the clinic will be closed during the weeks beginning 14th July and 21st July.

Appointments will be available to book online for before and after via the client portal, https://my.powerdiary.com/clientportal/edinburghpress

Thanks,
Nell

15/06/2025

Bad back?

I bumped into someone Friday that had hurt their back while bending over to lift a child. They were struggling to put their shoes on and pick their things up. "Squeeze your bum before you bend" I suggested. They tried it and looked at me in amazement as it made such a difference to the pain they were experiencing!

It's not only when you're in pain that this will help. Squeezing your glutes when you bend forward will take the pressure off the smaller back muscles by utilising the larger glutes to control the movement. This is helpful in activities such as gardening, picking up children and especially with heavy loads e.g. when lifting weights.

If you have already hurt yourself this can help with simple moving to help limit the muscle spasm but dont exacerbate things by continuing to lift heavy things- be careful and consider some treatment to release the spasm and receive comprehensive information on how to strengthen to limit this occurring again.

Contact me for any further info via the WhatsApp link or book an appoinment using the link below.

https://clientportal.uk.zandahealth.com/clientportal/edinburghpress

21/05/2025

Delighted to be featured in Scottish magazine Hood this month!

After years of running-related pain and imbalance, Nicola finally found relief through orthopaedic massage therapy. From misfiring glutes to pelvic misalignment, discover how expert assessment and hands-on treatment helped restore balance, ease pain, and reignite her love of running ahead of turning

02/02/2025

For all of you that started a new fitness goal in 2025, how is it going?

If you’ve started with good intentions and things have started to waiver, don’t worry. You can still pick it back up again. Remember not to overdo it, just try and do some consistent exercise.

If you’ve been thwarted by some aches and pains then you may have overdone things and need to
build up more slowly.

Try and be intentional and create small, easy habits. For some of you that might be as simple as getting on the bus a few stops later or off a few stops earlier three days a week- start with one stop and see if you can up it to two after a week.

Remember, if you’re in pain and need help to alleviate it, rebalance and strengthen your body, I’m here to help.

Nell

07/12/2024

I’ll be at this fantastic event today 🎄 🤶 , doing some demos of massage 💆‍♀️. Come along and see me, have a free 5 minute chair massage and get some great tips to keep yourself mobile.

See you there!

28/11/2024

Hip pain?

I’ve had several clients with hip pain recently and one thing they’ve had in common is a weak gluteus medius.

The gluteus medius is involved in hip abduction (lifting the leg sideways) and providing stability to the pelvis during activities like walking and running. A strong gluteus medius is crucial for maintaining proper lower limb alignment and preventing issues such as hip and knee injuries.

When the gluteus medius is weak, other muscles may compensate to provide stability. The tensor fasciae latae (TFL) and the quadratus lumborum are common compensators. This compensation can lead to altered movement patterns and increased stress on surrounding joints, potentially causing issues like knee pain, lower back pain or iliotibial band syndrome. Strengthening the gluteus medius can help address these compensatory patterns.

There are plenty of effective exercises to strengthen the gluteus medius include side-lying leg lifts, clamshells, lateral band walks, and hip abductions. Incorporating these into your routine can help improve hip stability and prevent potential issues associated with a weak gluteus medius.

If you already have pain then assessment and treatment to rebalance the muscles may also be helpful in addition to starting exercises, particularly if you’re finding the exercises hard or painful.

Please get in touch if you need an appointment to ease your pain 📅.

Have a great week!