Having a physiotherapy appointment is so much more than turning up and having a massage!  If you book an appointment for an issue, I want to get to the bottom of it to try to work out why it’s happened, […]

When someone seeks my help with their back pain, it’s so common that they’ve tried loads, but despite this, their back pain isn’t going away!  Could it be that, like my patients, you’re holding misconceptions around what you think will […]

As a Pilates instructor, one of the questions I get asked all the time is “What’s the difference between Yoga & Pilates?”.  So I thought I’d do my best to explain! Yoga & Pilates Have Completely Different Origins Yoga originated […]

My mission at Animated Physio is to get you moving more, feeling better, & banishing aches & pains.  So I thought you would find it helpful for me to share with you 4 things you can stop doing today if […]

Getting into a routine of regular exercise will help you feel so much better!  One of my favourite phrases is “Movement is medicine!”  And, as a physio and Pilates instructor, I’m a huge advocate for Pilates – I’ve seen how […]

Since I started doing MummyMOT assessments (the postnatal check you deserve), I have realised our pelvic floor is a part of our body not many of us realise exists, let alone know how to contract and relax!  And, did you […]

We used to think that rest was best for lower back pain, but we now know this is not the case! Over the years, research studies have been completed and advice on the best exercise for lower back pain has […]

If you have back pain, you’re likely to find that certain movements will increase your pain or aggravate your symptoms. If bending aggravates your symptoms, you may be worried that bending is bad for your back. You might want to […]

I recently read a tabloid article which talked about a celebrity suffering with a back injury.  Articles like this, found in the media, often use language that can cause fear around pain and injury. This can impact the amount of […]

A lot of us have been sitting down more than ever before over the past year. This can mean sitting with rounded shoulders, hunched over a computer, or being on your phone more than ever.  Have these changes in activity […]