Pain and Posture Specialists, Guildford and Surrey

The Physiological Stress Of Life – Health and Wellbeing

By Sumaiya Farheen and Andrew Siyabalawatte, Feb 2023. Happy Hormones Massage can influence good health and wellbeing by increasing the release of endorphins, serotonin, oxytocin and dopamine. Low levels of serotonin and dopamine are related to negative thoughts, anxiety and depression. Massage initiates the release of endorphins by stimulating the autonomic nervous system, which in…

The Shockwave to help Plantar Fasciitis – the PROVEN Therapy.

By Andrew Siyabalawatte, Oct 2022. What is Plantar fasciitis? The thick band of tissue (also called fascia) at the bottom of your foot that runs from your heel to your toes can become inflamed, causing Plantar Fasciitis. The most common symptom Plantar fasciitis causes pain in your heel. It’s usually worse when you take your…

Tendinopathy of the Achilles Tendon, A Walker and Runner’s Perspective.

By Andrew Siyabalawatte, Oct 2022. Tendinopathy of the Achilles, Achilles Tendonitis and Achilles Tendinopathy, is a common lower extremity injury in everyday walkers, casual runners and athletes, especially distance runners. This lower leg condition, is usually due to accumulative stress through the tendon over time. It can also originate from sustained trauma like a muscle tear…

Rotator Cuff Tear: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

By Emma MacDonald, posted 24th May 2021 The rotator cuff comprises the Infraspinatus, Supraspinatus, Subscapularis, and Teres Minor muscles, which play a crucial role in stabilizing the upper arm in the shoulder blade. Rotator cuff massage enables rotation, lifting, and outward arm movement, contributing to the flexibility and strength of the shoulder. Exploring therapeutic interventions,…

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What is Runner’s Knee? What to do and how to prevent it

By Emma MacDonald, posted March 2021. Runner’s knee, also known as Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome is an overuse injury that presents as pain at the front of the knee. Although referred to as runner’s knee, it can affect anybody who’s active and participates in sports such as cycling, long distance walking and horse riding. The pain…

How Shockwave Therapy can accelerate Pain Relief – A Treatment Revolution

By Andrew Siyabalawatte, 2021 What is Shockwave Therapy? Shockwave Therapy, also known as Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT), is a clinically proven and highly effective treatment for chronic soft tissue injuries. How Does Shockwave Therapy Work? The aim of this treatment is to repair tissues that are not healing well or functioning properly. For example,…