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Chartered Physiotherapist in private practice
Certified Strength & Conditioning Coach
Specialising in;
* Post-op rehabilitation
* Long-term back pain
* Elderly mobility
* Strength training
* Personal training

If you're interested in improving your running & / or cycling performance, then book in via www.mcbridehealth.co.uk
13/04/2026

If you're interested in improving your running & / or cycling performance, then book in via www.mcbridehealth.co.uk

These three courses I attended over the years have been invaluable in helping me to accurately assess and treat / guide ...
06/04/2026

These three courses I attended over the years have been invaluable in helping me to accurately assess and treat / guide the injured sporting child / adolescent.

The developing body succumbs to injuries and pain VERY different to that of the adult counterpart, so knowing what to look out for and the stage of development of the child is critical.

You can book your child a physiotherapy assessment with me via www.mcbridehealth.co.uk

Getting the diagnosis correct now could avoid ongoing problems in years to come.

Ian
Chartered Physiotherapist (22 years)

Remember folks, multiple sessions costing literally thousands of pounds is never needed to ethically help people sufferi...
02/04/2026

Remember folks, multiple sessions costing literally thousands of pounds is never needed to ethically help people suffering with BACK PAIN.

I saw this lovely chap on Saturday 28th March for his initial assessment for acute lower back pain (picture on the left), and then saw him today (Thurs 2nd April) for his first follow-up session (picture on the right).

I taught the patient a number of corrective and restorative exercises at his assessment which did a fantastic job of settling his muscle spasm to enable him to straighten up.
Today we went through some progressive strengthening exercises to address underlying weakness.

The patient now knows how to manage his back should any future flare-ups occur.
Obviously, he knows where I am should further help be needed.

If you have acute (recent) or chronic (long-term) back pain, then book in to see me via www.mcbridehealth.co.uk

Ian
Offering ethical healthcare since 2004.

Another case-study from the 'vault' today.If you're experiencing ongoing ankle pain following a sprain, then read on 👍Bo...
29/03/2026

Another case-study from the 'vault' today.
If you're experiencing ongoing ankle pain following a sprain, then read on 👍

Bookings can be made via www.mcbridehealth.co.uk

Thanks,
Ian

Chartered Physiotherapist (22 years)

Struggling what to do tomorrow morning???How about getting that annoying pain / injury that is refusing to settle, thoro...
27/03/2026

Struggling what to do tomorrow morning???

How about getting that annoying pain / injury that is refusing to settle, thoroughly assessed by an experienced Chartered Physiotherapist so that you know both the SOURCE of your pain as well as the all-important CAUSE.

An assessment can be made via my website www.mcbridehealth.co.uk

Ian
Chartered Physiotherapist
S&C Coach

HELP FOR HEADACHE / NECK PAIN...A post from 2020 when I was working from home and using a lot of manual therapy (hands-o...
27/03/2026

HELP FOR HEADACHE / NECK PAIN...
A post from 2020 when I was working from home and using a lot of manual therapy (hands-on treatment) alongside exercise-therapy and teaching self-treatment techniques.
This particular form of manual therapy, 'mobilisation with movement' (MWM) has been incredibly beneficial for helping patients since I first attended post-grad training in it way back in 2006/2007.

If you'd like help with your neck-related problem, book in to see me via www.mcbridehealth.co.uk

Ian
Chartered Physiotherapist (22 years)
Masters degree in Musculoskeletal Medicine

Some 'treatment tools' are being brought back in from the cold 🥶I'll post a video to expand further when I have a bit of...
26/03/2026

Some 'treatment tools' are being brought back in from the cold 🥶

I'll post a video to expand further when I have a bit of spare-time, but for now I'll just post this update.

For many years I spent a LOT of time and resources furthering my physiotherapy skills with;
* Spinal manipulation / mobilisation
* Acupuncture / dry-needling
* Orthotic prescription
* Soft-tissue therapy

For many years I also had great success utilising the above alongside exercise therapy and self-treatment techniques.

THE MOST memorable patient experience however involved me as the patient. Our superb Physio Angela at the Epworth clinic had just returned from her acupuncture training.
After 18-months of a burning liquid trickling down my shin pain, I finally asked for help! I asked Angela to needle my sacro-iliac joint as this is where I suspected my referred shin pain was originating from.
Angela inserted several needles into the area until one really hit the spot!!!
As soon as that needle was removed, my 18-month burning pain in the shin was GONE....

Exercise-therapy, self-management, strengthening weakened areas will always be my go-to, but I can't ignore the fact that for many years, manual hands-on therapy alongside orthotics and acupuncture helped many of my patients.

Bookings to see me can be made via www.mcbridehealth.co.uk

Ian
Chartered Physiotherapist (22 years)
Still fettling & tweaking my approach!

Do you know someone who stoops???I came across these photos yesterday of a patient I saw many years ago when I worked fr...
25/03/2026

Do you know someone who stoops???

I came across these photos yesterday of a patient I saw many years ago when I worked from home.

The picture on the left is a genuine photo of how the gentleman stood....you don't need me to tell you he's stooped!

The photo on the right was taken within the same session following some simple but highly effective rehabilitation to restore 'normal movement & postural patterns'.

Quite simply, the patient had forgotten what standing tall felt like.

He had HABITUALLY developed this stoop which simply worsened and got reinforced over the years.

Unless someone has a known thoracic hyperkyphosis, then a stoop can always be reversed to some extent, but the EARLIER THE BETTER of course before the body stiffens and fuses into the stooped posture.

If you see a stoop in a loved one or identify it in yourself, then come and see me and allow me to help in reversing the stoop :)

Ian
Chartered Physiotherapist (22 years)

Whilst the background image might be slightly 'altered' (it'd be great if we had that in Lincolnshire!), the foreground ...
23/03/2026

Whilst the background image might be slightly 'altered' (it'd be great if we had that in Lincolnshire!), the foreground picture of Russ back on his bike is very much real!

Russ has very kindly allowed me to post his case-study.

Approximately 20 years ago, Russ sustained multiple injuries and fractures, including a fractured pelvis, following a bad motorbike accident.

Russ came to me for help last August following a worsening of pain and mobility over recent months.
Russ was finding it difficult moving around his lorry and trailer at work, as well as having difficulty getting on and off his motorbike, with pain focused around his lower back, hips and groin.

ASSESSMENT REVEALED THE FOLLOWING;
* Very stiff hip joints and lumbar spine
* Tight hip flexor and adductor muscles
* Weakness throughout lower back, pelvis and legs

TREATMENT APPROACH;
✅ Mobilising exercises to improve hip joint and lumbar spine
✅ Mobilising exercises to improve soft-tissue tightness
✅ Strength exercises to improve weak muscles

As you can see, treatment has worked as Russ is very much back on the bike and riding in much more comfort than previously.
He is also experiencing far fewer issues at work now.

WHY TREATMENT WORKED;
* We focused on the areas most likely causing problems - stiff joints / tight tissues / weak muscles
* Russ was CONSISTENT & DISCIPLINED with his rehab;
👉 He bought resistance bands and a sling-suspension trainer to use when he was away in his lorry overnight
👉 He bought weights to use at home to compliment what was done in the clinic
👉 He fully engaged in everything asked of him and didn't expect to be 'fixed' after just a few sessions.

HOW MANY SESSIONS WITH RUSS
I saw Russ for a total of SIX sessions in the clinic

Russ was an absolute joy to work with, and in attendance with his lovely and highly supportive partner and fellow motorcyclist Jan, they made my Saturday mornings in the clinic a real pleasure.

MORAL(S) OF THE STORY;
* Past injuries can resurface many years down the line
* Quality exercise-rehabilitation can be a very powerful treatment
* So long as you put in the hard-work like Russ did, improvements can be had :)

If you have a long-term problem or even a recent injury that you want nipping in the bud so it doesn't cause issues years later, then book in to see me via my website www.mcbridehealth.co.uk

Well done Russ & Jan, keep up the great work and I might see you both out on the road 🏍️

Ian
Chartered Physiotherapist (22 years)
Strength & Conditioning Coach

You can't slack in the gym at Bainland Lodge Retreats as the donkeys will know 👀
20/03/2026

You can't slack in the gym at Bainland Lodge Retreats as the donkeys will know 👀

How a middle-aged physio relaxes on holiday!Give me a book and a fire any day of the week 😊I'm considering bringing back...
16/03/2026

How a middle-aged physio relaxes on holiday!
Give me a book and a fire any day of the week 😊

I'm considering bringing back acupuncture / dry-needling into my practice so I'm taking the opportunity of some down time to refresh my knowledge.

I used to have great success when I used it many years ago and personally benefited from it on three separate occasions 👍

Exercise rehabilitation will always be the main component of my physio treatment, with acupuncture when indicated used to help reduce pain in the short-term.

Keep your eyes peeled for news on its return.

Right, back to my reading on acupuncture to help with headaches and migraines 🤯👍

Having waited in the car for 10 minutes for the hailstorm to pass with Lenny going nuts, we were then blessed with a bea...
14/03/2026

Having waited in the car for 10 minutes for the hailstorm to pass with Lenny going nuts, we were then blessed with a beautiful evening walk 😍...I'm sure there's a life metaphor in there somewhere 🤔

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