Cork Care Clinic

26/06/2025

🏃‍♂️ Orthopedic Sports Therapy | Injury Recovery & Performance
Helping athletes and active individuals recover faster, move better, and stay pain-free.
✅ Sports Injuries | Rehab | Mobility | Strength
📍 Cork | 💻 www.corkcareclinic.com
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21/05/2025

21/03/2025

🌿 Experience the ultimate relaxation with our Deep Tissue Massage! 🌿

💆‍♀️ Say goodbye to muscle tension and stress with our rejuvenating deep tissue massage session. Our skilled therapist will target those deep layers of muscle tissue to provide you with the relief you deserve. 💆‍♂️

✨ Benefits of Deep Tissue Massage:

Relief from chronic muscle pain

Improved blood circulation

Reduced stress and tension

Enhanced flexibility and mobility

🌟 Special Offer: Book a 30-minute Deep Tissue Massage session for only 25 euros! 🌟

📍 Location: Neptune stadium, monastery rd. Cork, Ireland T23 HK30 📞 Contact us at 083 868 8136 to book your appointment today!

17/03/2025

Happy St. Patrick's Day to all our patients.

26/02/2025

“Stop Letting Pain Control Your Life!”

🔥 Struggling with pain that won’t go away? 🔥

🚨 Whether it’s back pain, stiff joints, or an old injury, pain shouldn’t hold you back from the life you love! Our expert physical therapists help you:

✅ Move better with personalized treatment
✅ Reduce pain and prevent it from returning
✅ Regain strength & get back to doing what you love

💬 “After just a few sessions, I feel like myself again!” – Denis

📅 Limited spots are available! Book your consultation today.
📩 DM us to get started!

18/02/2025

🧊 Frozen Shoulder? Let's Break It Down!

Frozen shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis) is a painful condition where the shoulder joint becomes stiff, inflamed, and restricted, making movement difficult. It typically develops in three stages:

1️⃣ Freezing Stage – Pain increases, and movement starts to become limited.
2️⃣ Frozen Stage – Stiffness is at its worst, but pain may begin to decrease.
3️⃣ Thawing Stage – Mobility gradually returns as the inflammation settles.

🔎 Cork Care Clinics Approach

We focus on restoring mobility and reducing pain by:
✔️ Gentle joint mobilization to improve movement
✔️ Soft tissue techniques to release muscular tension
✔️ Lymphatic drainage to reduce inflammation
✔️ Neuromuscular techniques to improve coordination
✔️ Exercise prescription for long-term recovery

✨ Why Cork Care Clinic?

We treat the whole body, not just the shoulder! By addressing posture, spinal alignment, and muscle imbalances, we help prevent recurrence and promote natural healing.

💡 Experiencing frozen shoulder?
Early intervention is key!

Book a session to start your recovery journey.

📩 DM us for more info or to schedule an appointment!

 

06/02/2025

❗Chest Pain That’s NOT a Heart Attack? It Might Be Costochondritis❗

Ever felt a sharp or aching pain in your chest, especially when moving or taking a deep breath? It could be costochondritis—inflammation of the cartilage connecting your ribs to your sternum.

⚡ Symptoms:
✔️ Chest pain (worse with movement or deep breaths)
✔️ Tenderness when pressing on the ribs
✔️ No swelling (unlike Tietze syndrome)

🚨 Not a heart attack! But always rule it out if unsure.

💡 What Causes It?

🔹 Strain from exercise or heavy lifting
🔹 Repetitive movements or poor posture
🔹 Coughing fits or respiratory infections

🩹 How to Relieve It?

✅ Rest & avoid painful movements
✅ Anti-inflammatory meds (ibuprofen, naproxen)
✅ Heat or ice therapy
✅ Gentle stretching
Tag someone who might need this info!

02/02/2025

Ice vs. Heat Therapy: When to Use What?

🧊 ICE THERAPY (Cold Treatment)

✅ Best for acute injuries, swelling, inflammation, and pain relief
✅ Use for: Sprains, strains, bruises, post-surgery, and tendonitis
✅ How it works: Reduces blood flow, numbs pain, and decreases swelling
✅ How to apply:

Use an ice pack or frozen gel pack wrapped in a cloth

Apply for 15-20 minutes every 2-3 hours

Avoid direct contact with the skin to prevent frostbite

🔥 HEAT THERAPY (Warm Treatment)

✅ Best for: Chronic pain, muscle stiffness, and relaxation
✅ Use for: Sore muscles, arthritis, tension, and stiffness
✅ How it works: Increases blood flow, relaxes muscles, and promotes healing
✅ How to apply:

Use a heating pad, warm towel, or heat pack

Apply for 15-20 minutes

Avoid excessive heat to prevent burns

🚨 Quick Tips

❌ Never use heat on a fresh injury—it can increase swelling
❌ Never use ice before physical activity—it can reduce flexibility
✅ When in doubt, start with ice for injuries and heat for stiffness!

29/01/2025

🦾 Brachial Plexus Injury
Understanding Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

📌 What is the Brachial Plexus?
The brachial plexus is a network of nerves that control movement and sensation in the shoulder, arm, and hand. It originates from spinal nerves C5-T1.

⚠️ Causes of Injury:
• Birth Trauma: Shoulder dystocia during delivery
• Sports Injuries: Contact sports (football, wrestling)
• Motor Vehicle Accidents: Sudden impact or stretching of the arm
• Falls & Workplace Accidents

🩺 Types of Brachial Plexus Injuries:
• Neuropraxia (Stretch Injury): Nerve remains intact but is damaged due to overstretching.
• Rupture: The nerve is torn but not at the spinal cord level.
• Avulsion: The nerve is completely torn from the spinal cord.
• Neuroma: Scar tissue forms around the injured nerve, disrupting signals.

🛑 Symptoms to Look For:
• Weakness or paralysis in the arm or hand
• Loss of sensation (numbness, tingling)
• Burning or severe pain in the affected limb
• Reduced grip strength or inability to move fingers

💉 Treatment Options:
✅ Physical Therapy – Exercises to regain strength and flexibility
✅ Medications – Pain management with NSAIDs or neuropathic pain meds
✅ Nerve Grafts & Transfers – Surgical repair for severe cases
✅ Tendon Transfers – Restoring function through muscle adaptation
✅ Occupational Therapy – Improving daily function and mobility

📢 Prevention Tips:
✔️ Practice proper sports techniques
✔️ Use protective gear in high-risk activities
✔️ Ensure safe childbirth techniques for at-risk deliveries
✔️ Seek medical attention early for any arm weakness or numbness

24/09/2024

🧘‍♀️ Unlock the Power of Dry Needling! 🧘‍♂️

💥 What is Dry Needling?
Dry needling is a therapeutic technique where thin, filiform needles are inserted into tight or knotted muscles (trigger points) to relieve pain and improve mobility. It's a popular choice for athletes and people dealing with chronic pain!

✨ Top Benefits of Dry Needling:

1️⃣ Relieves Muscle Pain & Tension
Say goodbye to those stubborn knots and muscle aches! Dry needling targets trigger points, providing relief from tightness and discomfort.

2️⃣ Improves Range of Motion
Are stiff muscles limiting your flexibility? Dry needling can help release muscle tightness, enhancing your flexibility and joint mobility.

3️⃣ Promotes Healing
By improving blood flow and reducing muscle tension, dry needling accelerates your body's natural healing process and speeds up recovery.

4️⃣ Reduces Chronic Pain
Struggling with ongoing back, neck, or joint pain? Dry needling is an effective technique to manage chronic pain, leaving you feeling lighter and more active.

5️⃣ Treats a Variety of Conditions
From sports injuries to migraines and TMJ disorders, dry needling can help with a wide range of conditions.

📅 Book your session today!
Feel the difference that dry needling can make. Your body deserves this reset!

22/09/2024

"Is pain holding you back from the sport you love? 🏃‍♂️ Whether it's a knee injury, back pain, or another issue, our specialists at Cork Care Clinic are here to help you recover quickly and get back in the game. We offer personalized treatment plans for sports injuries, ensuring you return to your active lifestyle pain-free and stronger than ever. 💪

Don't let pain keep you on the sidelines! Contact us today to book your consultation."