Active Now Physiotherapy, Warwick

10/11/2022

The body is designed to heal from injuries and adapt to new loading, so why is it that so many people get pain that will not settle down? This is a conversation, just out yesterday, between Dr Rangan Chatterjee (of the BBC's "Doctor in the House" fame) and Dr Howard Schubiner on the latest from the frontiers of the pain research discussing chronic pain. For more information have a look at sirpa.org, or book an appointment to see if this approach might help you. SIRPA Howard Schubiner
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYK7utae7Cg

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25/08/2022

I highly recommend this event in Kenilworth, as Deborah says:
"Recently in the media the menopause period of life has been portrayed in a fairly negative way:

I’d like to shine a positive light on the time of our lives, look at the positives and help you feel more in control.

Join me on this event: September 29th, Kenilworth

Let's change the narrative of Menopause to a positive, empowered experience!"

The Menopause: a physiotherapist-led talk to empower you, bust some myths, and gain knowledge & understanding

24/06/2022

Would you use ice on an injury? For decades we've thought that this was a good idea, but in recent years there's been increasing evidence that this is not helpful, with studies showing that ice can potentially hinder and delay the healing process, reduce our sense of the joint position and give a false sense of security which could make us more vulnerable to further injuring the area. So think twice before using ice - remember that the body has a fantastically clever system of healing strains, sprains and bumps and trust it to get on with it! And beware of those out-of-date web pages which tell you otherwise.

07/06/2022

Which one of these back facts surprises you most?
Challenging the received wisdom on backs is important - what we've grown up thinking about back pain isn't always accurate - but can become a self-fulfilling prophecy because beliefs are so powerful. We base our advice and treatment on the latest research and neuroscience.
Physio First

10/05/2022

Really looking forward to brainstorming with some great colleagues this Saturday morning at our Lumbar Spine Skills Exchange! Physios - there are still a couple of places available as I write this if you want to book on!⬇️

Join us for this FREE face to face event this weekend to share your top tips and clinical expertise with the next generation and with each other in this practical, hands-on Skills Exchange.

Book your place here: https://bit.ly/3FkZjKQ

13/04/2022

Do you know someone who's waiting to have a knee replacement? A new Danish study has shown that just 1 simple home exercise, done twice a week for 12 weeks led to two-thirds of the patients deciding that they didn't want to go ahead with surgery as they were feeling so much better! Could getting stronger muscles around your knees help you?

28/03/2022

Look out for the lambs if you're visiting the clinic in the next few weeks!

20/03/2022

What could you do this week to find the joy in movement again?

10/03/2022

Will running damage my knees?

There’s lots of evidence that exercise is really good for our physical and mental health, but what about recreational running – does that cause damage to your knees? It seems not!

A recent article in the highly reputable British Journal of Sports Medicine from a group of Australian researchers reports that recreational running may actually protect us against the development of knee and hip osteo-arthritis. Interestingly, higher rates of arthritis are reported in non-runners, but also in elite runners who have elite-level training loads (although this may be related to previous injuries).

I already have some arthritis in my knee and I’m over 50 – is it ok to carry on running?

Current research says yes - but allow time between runs for the cartilage to recover. So maybe run every other day – spread the loading out over the week and not all at the weekend. I also recommend to the runners that I see in clinic to introduce change to running gradually – no sudden big increases in distance or pace. This gives the soft tissues time to adapt to the new forces – it’s kinder to the system.

Be careful too when you return to running after a break or holiday, your fitness may have been affected, so return at a lower level and build up again.

Research is on-going in this area, so we'll keep watching this space!

Photo by Jenny Hill

09/02/2022

I highly recommend Deborah's talks on the menopause and the pelvic floor. She's a great speaker and hugely knowledgeable, please pass these details on...

Help Deborah Thomas raise money to support Target Ovarian Cancer

04/02/2022

Do you know someone who's had pain for more than 3 months? This is a great 5 minute video from physio and pain scientist Lorimer Moseley on how to "Tame the Beast" of persistent pain...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ikUzvSph7Z4

Pain scientists starting to think differently about persistent (chronic) pain and its causes, are they're making exciting discoveries - like how you think ab...

16/10/2021

There's an increasing amount of evidence that people with persistent pain can have hope of improving, instead of the received wisdom that they will have to learn to live with it. Read more here, or contact us for an appointment if you'd like to hear more about this approach...

An unexpected therapy shows results.

28/06/2021

Interesting article from The Guardian picking up lots of threads in the tapestry of chronic pain...
https://www.facebook.com/102653639814552/posts/4107653015981241/

There’s a growing realisation that pain can be a disease in and of itself – and the pandemic could be making it worse

21/06/2021

This video is a great summary of how the automatic part of our nervous system, called the Autonomic Nervous System works all the time to keep us safe. If this system stops functioning correctly due to stress, either in the past or in the present, we can develop pain and other symptoms as part of the response. It's just under 9 minutes long and well worth a watch!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZdIQRxwT1I0

This video was developed to give a basic introduction and overview of how trauma and chronic stress affects our nervous system and how those effects impact o...

21/05/2021

I agree Julia, I can't think of anyone who wouldn't benefit from more mindfulness meditation in my patient caseload at the moment!...Pause...breathe... notice your internal landscape...repeat!

Happy 'World Meditation Day'.

Tai Chi Qigong is almost like a 'moving meditation' it certainly allows the mind to 'quieten' which I think most of us need at the moment.

Have a great weekend - sunshine is on it's way I'm sure 🌞

26/04/2021

When were you last in awe? When you look at creation and see that it is good, it turns out it has all sorts of positive effects on your wellbeing....

Research finds a short practice could relieve pain, depression, and bring peace.

19/03/2021

Have you noticed that when you're learning a new physical activity such as a sport or playing a musical instrument, that you perform better after a sleep? Same applies to learning for school work! Have a good, and restful weekend!

How did you sleep last night?

Brain science has shown us that rest is where the real benefit of practice happens. The brain has time to sort and file new information and changes that have occurred. Sleep in particular has been shown to be a critical element in learning, so for better results, learn to switch off.

Wishing you all a great night's sleep...

24/02/2021

I'm really looking forward to the release of the "This Might Hurt" Film Premiere on Saturday, 6th March at 5pm. If you have persistent pain or know someone who does, this is a documentary that follows American doctor, Howard Schubiner as he works with several chronic pain patients using a new, science-based treatment for calming the nervous system and unlearning pain. You can see a compelling trailer at the link below. There is a Q&A afterwards with Dr Schubiner, the film directors and physio Georgie Oldfield.

March 6, 5 pm United Kingdom Time (12 pm Eastern)
https://www.thismighthurtfilm.com/sirpa-screening?inf_contact_key=5d5ac32c64292a14df3239a376726ebd680f8914173f9191b1c0223e68310bb1

Saturday, March 6, 2021 at 5 pm United Kingdom time GMT+000 (12 pm Eastern US time, USA, 9 am Pacific) + Q&A featuring subjects Dr. Schubiner, as well as filmmakers Kent and Marion