by admin | Mar 21, 2021 | Blog
With more people working and studying from home during the COVID-19 pandemic, we have seen a large increase in the number of patients presenting to Clonee Physiotherapy with back, neck and shoulder pains. These patients often volunteer information like, “I have...
by admin | Mar 3, 2021 | Blog
1. Maintain Good Posture Ensure that both feet are flat on the floor. If this is not possible due to chair height then a small footstool should be used. Avoid crossing your legs. Adjust the chair height to ensure your thighs are angled slightly downwards and keep your...
by admin | Mar 3, 2021 | Blog
What is the Sciatic Nerve? The sciatic nerve is the longest and largest nerve in the body. It branches from the lower portion of the spinal cord and passes through the hips and buttocks and down both legs. What is Sciatica? Sciatica is the term given to pain...
by admin | Mar 3, 2021 | Blog
What is Osteoporosis? Osteoporosis, literally translated, means ‘porous bone’. It is a condition where bone loses minerals over time and as a result becomes weakened. This weakening of the bone means that those suffering from osteoporosis are more likely to sustain a...
by admin | Mar 3, 2021 | Blog
What is Dry Needling? Dry Needling is a highly effective treatment modality employed by many Physiotherapists worldwide. This technique involves the insertion of very thin needles into the ‘trigger points’ of the targeted muscles. The needles used are solid filiform...
