On the back of my Run Fit assessment I was referred to our Podiatrist, Jack, for a Plantar Pressure Gait Scan and podiatry review. As I mentioned I have had some foot surgery in the past, I have pronated feet and I get some foot and shin pain when running so I was...

The next step in my preparation for the Paris marathon was to have a running injury prevention screening. At Wandsworth Physiotherapy and Osteopathy we do a Run Fit Assessment to look at various things that can lead to problems if not corrected. This includes foot...

One of the first things to get sorted were my running shoes. I went to Runner's Need in Clapham and I was recommended a pair of Brooks anti pronation trainers with a memory foam cushioned sole as I pronate slightly through my running cycle and I have a history of heel...

I’m Grace, I am a physiotherapist working at Wandsworth Physiotherapy, and I have entered my first ever Marathon! Why? Good question! I guess firstly - it has always been on my to do list; a goal and a great achievement that I hope to complete. And I guess if I am...

I saw Steve a couple years ago in Wandsworth as I developed low back pain after a skiing trip. It had gotten so bad that I could barely bend forward and touch my knees, my back was stiff and achy every day and sitting at my desk all day was very unpleasant. Steve did...

An update for one of the most common injuries in runners - plantar fasciitis. It can be a severe sharp pain in the sole of the foot just off the heel bone. It is a chronic degenerative condition that is brought about by excess training and is often associated with...

We have been riding bikes since the 1800s, however in recent years the number of cyclist has surged. No longer is it an elite competitive sport, it’s now a worldwide, mass-participation activity. Cycling is great exercise. It’s not just a means of getting you from A...

As the weather is getting colder many people start to experience joint pain, especially arthritis of the knee. Find out how we can help at Wandsworth Physiotherapy and Osteopathy.

We get asked all the time - "should I see a physio or osteopath for my back". At Wandsworth Physiotherapy both our...

At Wandsworth Physiotherapy our Physiotherapists and Osteopaths use massage as part of the treatment plan or you can book a...

How does posture affect back pain? What is normal posture? Flat back posture Click here to download our FREE Treat Your Own back pain Guide.

Here are some facts about lower back pain. To find out more download our Treat Your Own Back Pain Guide here and our Sleep and Back Pain guide here...

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Your spine is essentially the chain that forms the ‘backbone’ of your entire body. Without it you would be a blob of muscles, organs and soft tissue piled on the floor. Your spine commands respect because it is the pillar that supports your body, allows you to walk,...

When I work with clients to resolve lower back pain I use exercises to train and strengthen four key muscles... The diaphragm The pelvic floor The transverse abdominus The multifidus Diaphragmatic breathing, inhale through the nose and and breathe into the tummy and...

There are many things that can cause lower back pain. As a physio we first have to rule out red flags. The main red flag we look out for is causal equina syndrome. Cauda equine means the horses tail and is used to describe the spinal cord terminating at the T12/L1 and...