Lower Back Pain
During any fortnight 21% of UK adults suffer lower back pain and 95 % of us experience lower back pain at some point in our lives. At the Edinburgh Physiotherapy Centre we are determined to help end the suffering of back pain. Read more ...

Neck Pain & Headaches
The main cause of pain in the neck is posture. Long term poor posture causes muscle, ligament and joint stresses especially at the top of the spine. This often compresses the spine causing pain to spread into the shoulders, arms and hands. Read more ...

Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI)
RSI or WRULDS (Work Related Upper Limb Disorder) is a collection of symptoms, usually starting in the wrists, arms and upper back. Problems begin vaguely but can begin suddenly after a long and intensive bout of repetitive activities. There is no set diagnosis. Many structures can be involved and each person may have a different set of problems, correct diagnosis is essential. Read more ...

Chronic Spinal Pain and the Muscle Balance Breakthrough
A breakthrough in back pain research has occurred in Queensland, Australia and is currently in use here at the Edinburgh Physiotherapy Centre. Read more ...

Ergonomics
Does my workstation cause me pain? If you get any feeling of pain or stiffness in your neck and upper back, shoulders, arms, elbows, forearms, wrists and fingers at your work station then the answer is yes! Read more ...

Improve Your Game

Improving Sports Performance With Sports and Deep Tissue Massage

Playing sport demands that you have good blood flow to all the muscles you are going to use, prior to playing. This enables you to provide the working muscles with immediate nutrients to work efficiently and help drain away the waste products which accumulate during sport. Read more ...

Tennis
When muscles, tendons and bones are pushed past their limits, injuries occur.
Most people are aware of terms like tennis elbow or shoulder tendonitis - many of these tennis injuries are completely avoidable. The following will help you to think about some of the factors which could be affecting you and your game. Read more ...

Skiing and Snowboarding
1;10 people suffer injury on the first day of their holiday – Don’t let it be you! We offer pre-holiday Skibuster sessions including full body check-us, tips and exercise plans to improve flexibility and reduce stress and impact damage maintaining a healthy back. Read more ...

Golf
62% of golfers suffered injury causing an average of 5 weeks golfing lost per year…….the golfer experiences injuries at a greater rate than most people realise. Read more ...

Tennis