Swimming is brilliant for fitness. It builds cardiovascular endurance, trains the whole body and is kinder on the joints than many land-based sports. That’s why it suits so many people, from lane swimmers and triathletes to gym users adding pool sessions for recovery. But swimming isn’t “injury-proof”. The same thing that makes it great, repeated movement over hundreds or thousands of strokes, can also irritate shoulders, backs, necks and knees. If a small niggle keeps being

Introducing pulmonary rehabilitation at Physio Services in Colchester. Our new specialist-led service combines personalised exercise, breathing techniques and practical guidance to help adults with long-term lung conditions manage breathlessness, build confidence and stay active. Breathe easier, move more, live well.

Back pain can turn ordinary mealtime jobs into a puzzle. Reaching for a saucepan, standing at the hob, lifting shopping bags or bending to empty the dishwasher can all feel harder than they used to. Food still matters, of course. Balanced eating supports general health, energy and day-to-day wellbeing. But let’s be clear from the start: no food, supplement or strict diet has been proven to cure back pain. The aim here is gentler, more realistic support for everyday life. The

A child who loves football, athletics, dance or park runs can suddenly start limping, rubbing the front of the knee, or complaining of pain after training. It is worrying, especially when the pain sits just below the kneecap and seems to flare every time they run, jump or kneel. Osgood-Schlatter disease in young people is a growth-related knee condition that commonly affects active children and teenagers. It is not dangerous, and it usually settles with the right advice, but

Lower back pain affects millions of people across the UK, significantly impacting quality of life and daily activities. Whilst many cases improve with conservative treatment such as physiotherapy and exercise, some patients experience persistent discomfort that warrants additional intervention. One treatment option that your healthcare provider may discuss is a lumbar facet joint injection—a minimally invasive procedure designed to reduce pain and inflammation affecting the s

A sudden spin when rolling over in bed can feel alarming, especially when it comes out of nowhere. One moment you are turning your head, the next the room seems to whirl for a few seconds. One of the most common reasons for this pattern is Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, better known as BPPV. BPPV is not usually dangerous, but it can be unsettling. It can affect confidence, sleep, balance, driving, work and day-to-day movement. The good news is that it is often very tre