Hexham Physio

25/12/2025

As we reach the close of another year, I want to take a moment to thank each of you for trusting me with your journey toward better health and movement. While you’ve seen me less on social media this year, please know I’ve been right here in the clinic, cheering you on, celebrating your progress, and doing everything I can to support your recovery and your goals.

This holiday season, I’d like to acknowledge the dedication, courage, and hard work you bring to every session. Your commitment—whether it’s showing up consistently, pushing through challenging exercises, or simply listening to your body—continues to inspire me.

May Christmas bring you moments of rest, joy, and connection with those you care about. And as we step into the New Year, my wish is for continued strength, resilience, and clarity on your personal goals.

Thank you for allowing me to be part of your healing journey. I’m grateful for the trust you place in me, and I look forward to supporting you in 2026—one patient, one goal, one milestone at a time.

Wishing you and your loved ones a peaceful holiday season and a bright, healthy New Year.

Here is a picture of my boys Harley and Bentley which most of know from my stories 😊

Carmen x

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13/08/2025

Last week a Serbian politician suffered a stroke during a live TV show.

Everything seemed normal at first — until viewers noticed something was off.
As he spoke, his words began to slur, and the right side of his face appeared to droop.
The hosts, not immediately realizing the seriousness of what was happening, paused to check in and asked if he was okay.
Glišić tried to continue, insisting he was fine, but within moments, his condition visibly worsened.
Later, at the hospital the doctors confirmed he had suffered a stroke.
Early intervention can make a real difference.

According to statistics, there are approximately 152,000 strokes in the UK every year. That is more than one every five minutes. One in five strokes are fatal.

Do you know how to recognise is someone is having a stroke?

31/01/2025

Local cryotherapy can be beneficial for athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and people suffering from muscle and joint pain. The technique is often used in sports medicine because of the valuable benefits it provides athletes. Those involved in professional training sessions and competitions regularly experience soreness and soft tissue injuries that can get in the way of peak performance. Local cryotherapy is also a useful preventative measurement, as it strengthens muscles and joints to reduce the possibility of future injuries.
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23/01/2025

Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is a syndrome experienced as pain or stiffness, usually in the neck, shoulders and upper arms, but which may occur all over the body. The pain can be sudden or can occur gradually over a period. Most people with PMR wake up in the morning with pain in their muscles; however, cases have occurred in which the person has developed the pain during the evenings or has pain and stiffness all day long.

Read more about this and contact us for your first consultation: 01434394120 / 07731952773 or admin@hexhamphysio.co.uk
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25/12/2024

Merry Christmas and cheers for a Happy and Healthy 2025!

We would like to thank you for your continuous support and trust throughout 2024, we were happy to be part of your rehabilitation journey.

We are taking a break until the 2nd of January but still available on email.

Carmen x🎄🎅

14/12/2024

Well done girls 👏

Apart from a five-minute spell at the start of the second half, the Jaguars were in control of this match. Very pleasing to see high pressing, good second ball anticipation and excellent corner plays.

Elsie finished well from a quick throw in from Betti in the first half. A number of other chances were created but not taken. Liv in goal had little to do but did it confidently. A practised corner routine led to the 2nd goal - a fine volley by Katie, assisted again by B.

Some lovely passing moves in the second half could have led to more goals. Bree probably had her best game of the season, Aoife and Aurelia were solid in defence, Ava and Elsie were constant threats.

Lily A, Esther, Elsie and Ava all had good chances to increase the lead. POTM Elsie, Coach POTM Katie. But every girl played their part today against a side which beat us 5-2 in our last match. Good way to end the year 👏🏻

🙏The Hexham Jaguar Girls U12 team plays thanks to the kindness and generosity of sponsors Hexham Physio. Thank you!

23/10/2024

When it comes to our toes, they are often neglected compared to other body parts. However, the big toe in particular, otherwise known as the great toe, plays a more significant role in our daily lives than you might think.

All of our toes are far more useful than applying polish and gripping flip flops. In fact, the big toe is vital in contributing to proper arching of the foot, as well as propulsion (forcing forward movement) and shock absorption. With a standard stride, our toes extend upward when we land to help the foot arch at a higher level, working as a shock absorber. The arch will then flatten as the toes lower naturally within the stride. And, this is true for both walking and running. Of course, only if you have decent mobility in your big toe.

If you lose mobility in a big toe, you will also lose the ability to have a functional and stable gait. Just to give you an idea, wrap your toes, then try to walk normally. Mobility could be lost due to an injury, such as a broken toe, an infection, or arthritis. If the injury is severe, it could lead to weeks of physiotherapy to gain back the necessary mobility.

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27/09/2024

Learn about the different types of arthritis, how they cause pain, swelling and stiffness in joints, and how to manage them.
Have any questions? Comment below or contact us for your first consultation: 01434394120 / 07731952773 or admin@hexhamphysio.co.uk
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25/09/2024

Rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis are different types of arthritis. They share some similar characteristics, but each has different symptoms and requires different treatment. So an accurate diagnosis is important.

Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis affects about one-tenth as many people as osteoarthritis. The main difference between osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis is the cause behind the joint symptoms. Osteoarthritis is caused by mechanical wear and tear on joints.

Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease in which the body's own immune system attacks the body's joints.
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