The Physio Clinic Ards & Ballymena

22/04/2026

Final Episode of this Pain Series is out now, discussing further the ways that chronic pain can be tackled.

We also summarise all of what we discussed.

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17/04/2026

Delighted to be sponsoring Ards Half Marathon again this year. Fantastic course and wish all participants the best of luck.

Meet the sponsors:
A big thank you to Paul Flynn at the Physio Clinic, 7 The Precinct, Newtownards for again sponsoring Ards Half Marathon 2026. It’s much appreciated!
Paul, who provides a much valued service to local runners, says “I am delighted to sponsor this great event. Scrabo Striders members have been very supportive of my business and it’s nice to be able to give something back. Unbelievably, and despite all the training I have done on this undulating route over the years, I have never actually participated in this race. I intend to rectify that in 2026 and I’ll see you at the start line on 26 June!”.

Paul is an experienced physiotherapist, specialising in spinal treatment. He is also a seasoned runner and is about to take on London Marathon.
We wish him the best of luck and legs for that - it’ll be a good training run for Ards Half 😜.
The Physio Clinic Ards & Ballymena

15/04/2026

This episode the first of 2 parts, deals with what the best evidence tells us is most likely to help chronic pain.

It uses all the previous information of episodes 1-6 as a guide to why it can help.

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06/04/2026

The same problem, explained two different ways, can send people down completely different paths.

This episode looks at how communication, diagnosis, and the healthcare journey can influence how pain is understood, and how it can persist.

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26/03/2026

There's more than 1 reason why people develop chronic pain.

In this episode, we delve further into some of the factors linked with chronic pain. From gender to previous surgery.

Episode 5 of Understanding Pain is out now

17/03/2026

Two People, the same injury, completely different outcomes. This episode looks at some of the possible reason why Pain persists for some but not for others.

Episode 4 of Understanding Pain is now live.

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09/03/2026

Pain doesn't always continue because some part of the body is still injured.

Episode 3 of Understanding Pain looks at why this can be, even if the body is healed.

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03/03/2026

What do scans show? What are their limitations? Find out everything you need to know.

Episode 2 of Understanding Pain Podcast Now Available -

https://open.spotify.com/show/3xzYyDHwlS2RgMk5ERxsXc

28/02/2026

Scans don't always explain pain.

Episode 2 of the Understanding Pain Podcast explores what scans actually show - and what they don't.

24/02/2026

Most people believe that pain comes from the body part that hurts.

But Pain isnt actually produced by the tissues
It's produced by the brain as a protective response

Understanding Pain Podcast
Episode 1 is live on Spotify
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20/02/2026

Well we finally got a break in the weather and have our new signage. Huge thanks to Alpine Signs as always for the great work.