By Sumaiya Farheen, 21st of May 2025. You wake up tired. Climbing stairs feels like hiking a mountain. Your arms feel heavy and stiff, as though they’re weighed down by invisible burdens, and even holding a hairdryer or cooking dinner becomes a challenge. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone-and you’re not imagining it. Fibromyalgia…
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By Sumaiya Farheen and Andrew Siyabalawatte, July 2023. The gluteus maximus is the largest and most superficial gluteal muscle, shaping the buttocks and supporting hip movement. It plays a key role in walking, running, and stability. However, a pulled glute muscle can be painful, restricting mobility and daily activities. Healing and recovering from muscle strains…
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By Sumaiya Farheen and Andrew Siyabalawatte, July 2023. Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is an inflammatory disorder that causes pain in major muscle groups and stiffness, primarily in the shoulders, neck, and hips. Do I Have Polymyalgia Rheumatica? Polymyalgia rheumatica typically manifests as inflammatory pain in the shoulder and or pelvic girdles. Research indicates that in a…
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By Sumaiya Farheen and Andrew Siyabalawatte, April 2023. How is Parkinson’s treated on the NHS? Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurological disorder that affects movement. It can be managed through a wide range of treatments and therapies, and the National Health Service (NHS) offers various options depending on the severity of the disease and the…
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By Andrew Siyabalawatte, February 2022. The short answer is Yes and No. Now for the long answer… The hamstring muscles, consisting of three essential components, play a dynamic role in walking and running by contracting to bring the leg back and enable knee bending. Beyond gait, they contribute significantly to back and lower limb stability,…
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