Have you ever noticed that your shoulders feel tighter during a particularly stressful week at work? Or that your chronic back pain seems to flare up when you're dealing with family pressures? You're not imagining things. There’s a very real connection between emotional stress and physical pain that creates a cycle many people find difficult to break. read more
Have you ever felt puffy, sluggish, or just generally "off" and couldn’t quite figure out why? The answer might lie in your lymphatic system, a vital but often overlooked part of your body's detox and immune functions. Lymphatic drainage is a gentle, natural way to stimulate your body’s internal cleanup crew. read more
Bursitis is the inflammation of a bursa, which is a small, fluid-filled sac that acts as a cushion and reduces friction between bones, tendons, and muscles around a joint. Bursae are located in various parts of the body, including the shoulders, elbows, hips, and knees. When a bursa becomes irritated or inflamed, it can cause pain, swelling, and restricted movement in the affected area. read more
Arthritis is a general term that refers to inflammation of the joints, which can cause pain, swelling, stiffness, and reduced movement. It affects people of all ages and can occur in any joint in the body. There are many different types of arthritis, but the two most common are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. read more
The percentage of desk based jobs are well and truly on the rise as tech based industries increase and production jobs begin to rely less on physical labour. But what does that mean for bodies that thrive on physical movement? read more
Spinal stenosis is a condition where the spinal canal (the space that houses the spinal cord and nerves) narrows, putting pressure on the spinal cord and/or nerve roots. This narrowing can occur in any part of the spine, but it's most common in the lumbar spine (lower back) and cervical spine (neck). read more
Do you constantly experience that nagging pain around your knee? Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) is a chronic condition where pain arises from the patellofemoral joint and can be felt at the front, side and back of the knee. read more
The safety of all patients to CHH is of paramount importance to us. When attending for a Myotherapy appointment you can rest assured that you are in good hands. In this blog we discuss how CHH ensures your safety during a Myotherapy appointment. read more
If you’ve never been to see a Myotherapist before, you might wonder what to expect. Trying a new type of physical therapy can feel awkward if you don’t know what to expect. In this blog, we let you know what to expect during a Myotherapy appointment at CHH. read more
Sitting for long periods can put hip flexors (muscles in the front of our upper thighs) in a compressed position, which causes them to become shortened, inflexible and weak. This can cause the hips to feel stiff and achy whilst we are sitting or as we get up. read more
