What are Ganglion Cysts? A ganglion cyst is a lump that can occur along the path of a tendon or…
Everything you need to know about stretching
It has been ingrained in many people that you need to stretch to reduce the incidence of injury, reduce the…
Turf Toe – Everything you need to know
Turf Toe. What is it? ‘Turf toe’ is the name given to an injury of the big toe joint that…
What is decision fatigue?
Decision fatigue is the emotional and mental strain from the impact of making too many decisions, or more correctly from…
How do I fix a sports related muscle injury/pull/strain?
It is important to know that your body has the natural ability to heal itself from a muscle injury, with…
Flat Feet – Are they worth worrying about?
What is a flat foot? A flat foot or flat feet are terms used to describe the “posture” or “shape”…
Everything you need to know about Calluses and Corns…
There’s that old saying “Out of sight, out of mind” and that is usually the case with corns and calluses…
What is Anxiety?
What is Anxiety? Broadly speaking anxiety is an emotion that would be considered a normal response to stressful situations. It…
Plantar fasciitis – What really causes it and the best way to overcome this painful condition.
What is plantar fasciitis? Plantar fasciitis (sometimes referred to as plantar fasciopathy) is an injury to the plantar fascia, a…
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) – What is it? What Causes it? & What can be done to treat it.
What is Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)? Obsessive and Compulsive Disorder is an anxiety disorder that is often misunderstood. It can…
Sore knees and Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome – What is it and how to know if you have it.
What is Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS)? To understand patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS), you need to understand what parts of the…
Psychological Acceptance – What is it and how it can help.
What is Psychological Acceptance? Psychological acceptance refers to the process of embracing thoughts, emotions and other internal experiences without judgement…
Foot bursitis. A sometimes poorly understood and often mis-treated condition.
What is foot bursitis? To understand bursitis, you need to understand what a bursa is. So what exactly is a…
Sleep Hygiene – A guide to a Better Night’s Sleep
What is sleep hygiene? Healthy sleep is essential for our mental and physical health. It is a significant indicator in…
Slipped a disc in your back? What does this mean and what to do about it?
What is a “Slipped Disc”? The term “slipped disc” is a misleading way of describing an injury or change to…
Pulled a muscle in your back? What does this mean and what to do about it?
How do I know if I have a pulled muscle? It is relatively easy to tell if you have pulled…
Unpleasant and Uncomfortable Feelings
One of the things noted to be a major issue for our well-being is emotional avoidance. It may seem to…
“I have hard skin underneath my feet and it’s getting sore!”
Has anyone ever explained to you WHY?Whenever I have someone come in to see me with hard skin that is…
Common and/ or unusual questions Psychologists are asked
Here are a list of common and/ or unusual questions that Psychologist are asked. I’ve put this list together for…
Physical activity for Older Adults, A guide to getting started, reducing the risk of falls and getting the most out of life!
Remaining active as we get older is important because it increases quality of life, and decreases risk and suffering from…
