You may have heard someone you love describe their pain as “really acute” or “absolutely chronic”, both of which sound really bad. But what do they mean? In this article we’ll look at what these terms mean medically and the differences between them. (9 minute read)

In this article, we take a look at a lesser-known condition that can be treated by Chiropractors. Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, sometimes called BPPV or BPV, is a common inner ear condition causing intense bouts of dizziness.

We sit down with local yoga teacher Anna Ravenscroft-Ward to find out what makes her tick and talk all things yoga.

“Er, I haven’t done them as much as I probably should have…”

We often deal with patients who haven’t done the activities in their home exercise plan, and we’ve heard all the reasons that go with it: lack of time, lack of energy, forgetfulness, it’s feeling better already… You get the idea.

But how important are those exercises really? In this article, we’ll give you the lowdown on Rehab and tell you what really matters. (5 minute read)

Recently our Chiropractor Mike and Sports Therapist Hannah attended a Rock Tape course to learn the art of Kinesio Taping. You may have seen brightly-coloured so-called “K-Tape” adorning the limbs and torsos of elite athletes. But what is Kinesio Taping, and what does it do?

Karen came to the clinic suffering from long-standing back pain and stiffness in both her hips and thighs. Here, our Sports Therapist Hannah talks us through her case…

Welcome to the inaugural edition of the Pyramid Health Book Club, where we summarise and discuss our latest health-related reading. Our first selection, "Stolen Focus" by Johann Hari, delves into the perils of digital distraction and the erosion of our attention spans in the modern age.

If you're experiencing neck or shoulder pain accompanied by symptoms such as radiating pain, tingling, numbness, or weakness in your arm or hand, it's possible that you may be suffering from cervical radiculopathy, but not all radiating pain is a trapped nerve. Other things that can cause neck and shoulder or arm pain include:

“Gardener's back is often the result of prolonged periods of inactivity during the winter months. Suddenly engaging in activities like bending, lifting, and twisting while gardening can overload your back muscles and spine, leading to discomfort and pain. We sometimes say that by rushing back into activity, you break the “Rule of Too”:…”

Learn more about Sports Therapy in this blog from our resident Sports Therapist Hannah.

Shoulder pain is common ailment that needn’t stop you doing what you love. Find out how to beat it with our guide.

There’s a common misconception that “once you start going to a chiropractor, you’ll have to go forever”. We’re here to put that record straight – and tell you what you should expect from chiropractic care.

A good clinician will help you get to where you want to be. But if you’re in pain, the choice of therapists available can be overwhelming. So we’re giving you some pointers on how to choose the right care. We’ll also tell you how to spot when you’re being encouraged to sign up for more care than you need.

Unnecessary scans can obscure the path to recovery. Find out why here.