Gabrielle Street

What is Fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia is a condition that causes people to experience increased pain sensitivity in multiple areas of their bodies. The pain stimulus is often not painful or unpleasant for other people. This leads to a disproportionate reaction in their body causing chronic widespread pain that also reduces their ability to function and sleep.  … Read more

Whether you’re younger or older, active or more sedentary, rotator cuff injuries are commonly seen amongst many of us. Given that its job is to provide strength and stability to the shoulder joint, the rotator cuff is surprisingly susceptible to injury. So what exactly is the rotator cuff, what does it do and how can … Read more

If you’ve ever injured yourself or experienced significant physical pain or discomfort you’ve probably wondered if it was better to place ice or heat on the area to alleviate it. Maybe you’ve even tried both! Ice treatment Ice is mostly used after sustaining an acute injury. This means if you’ve sustained a new injury within the … Read more

Some gyms are closed, many sports seasons are delayed, but that doesn’t mean activity has to stop. It’s just as important as ever to exercise and stay active in isolation, for the sake of both mental and physical health. Here are 5 top tips for keeping fit and healthy during isolation: Find something you enjoy … Read more

1. Learn about pain You may have heard the popular phrase “knowledge is power”. Staying educated about your health is empowering, and helps you to take control of your wellbeing, and this is especially true when it comes to chronic pain. Learning about how pain works has been proven to lower pain severity, increase function … Read more