Sciatica, a common condition affecting many, can be a real pain – quite literally. If you’ve ever experienced shooting pain down your leg, you might be dealing with sciatica. In this blog post, we’ll explore its causes, who it affects, and when it’s...
Dry needling is an increasingly popular therapeutic technique used to alleviate pain, improve muscle function, and enhance mobility. While it can be highly beneficial for many individuals, it’s not suitable for everyone. In this blog, we’ll explore who...
Hip pain is a common concern, especially as we age, and one of the leading causes is osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis, a degenerative joint disease, affects various joints in the body, with the hips being particularly vulnerable. As physiotherapists, we often encounter...
Arthritis is a term that encompasses a range of joint disorders, each with its distinct characteristics and causes. Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis are two common forms of arthritis that, despite sharing the term, have striking differences in their origins,...
Ringing in the ears, commonly known as tinnitus, is a sensation many of us have experienced at some point. It’s that persistent sound – a buzz, hum, or ringing – that seems to originate from within the ears. At North 49, we often get questions about tinnitus and...
