News & Advice
Practical advice from our physiotherapists on injuries, recovery and staying active, plus news from the clinic. There is no need for a referral to come and see us.
If you’ve been injured and in pain, your doctor may have recommended physical therapy to restore range of…
shoulder pain What’s causing my shoulder pain?Shoulders are a joint that offers a wide range of movement and are used often for lifting, driving,…
Neck Pain How acupuncture can help neck painFor over 45 years Cairnhill Physiotherapy has used acupuncture methods to treat pain, muscle tightness and swelling. Acupuncture…
muscle care Post-operative muscle carePost-operative muscle care is essential for a full recovery following surgery. At Cairnhill Physiotherapy, our expert practitioners treat…
regular sports massage Importance of regular sports massageToday we will talk about how sports massage has many beneficial effects on active lifestyles. It can be…
overworked muscle Treating an overworked muscleWhen treating an overworked muscle, it’s important to understand why our muscles hurt in the first place. Post-workout…
get running A beginner’s guide to get into runningMany fitness fanatics and endurance enthusiasts agree that running is central to a fitness regime. The repetitive nature…
Low Back Pain Pars Injuries – A Pain In The Back For Young AthletesSpondylolysis (spon-dee-low-lye-sis) and spondylolisthesis (spon-dee-low-lis-thee-sis) are common causes of low back pain in children and adolescents. These injuries…
injury When do you need help following an injury?Knowing when to see a health professional is a difficult call for many. People often feel reluctant to…
Pain And Soreness How Much Pain Is Too Much Pain During Exercise?This is a question we as physios often get asked. Some people are worried that any form of…
Concussion Concussion: What Is It And How Can Physiotherapy HelpWhat is it? A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury, caused by head trauma such as…
Prevent Injury Top ways to prevent injury during sportIf you’re active and aiming to get fit, nothing that can stop that plan in its tracks like…
“Hired an ice and compression machine from Cairnhill Physio for use after a total knee joint replacement. The machine was excellent.”
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