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The summer holidays are nearly here! We hope everyone will be able to enjoy a well-earned break, whatever form it takes.

What is it? Lymphatic Drainage Massage is a gentle type of massage therapy used to treat swelling in the Lymphatic System. The Lymphatic System […]

One of the questions we often get asked in the clinic is if there is any time of year that’s worse for injuries. I’d […]

Many of us make New Years resolutions. The feeling of beginning again gives us a good opportunity to decide to make a change. Unfortunately, […]

Tis the season again, and it’s time we gave you an update on one of our favourite patients, Father Christmas! In previous years Father […]

We see lots of seasonal injuries this time of year, but one of the most common is back pain from wrapping presents. Wrapping […]

I was asked this week whether a patient should get themselves an ice bath for their garden. Cold therapy has many proven health benefits […]

Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the Median Nerve (which supplies sensation to your thumb, index and middle finger and some of the muscles […]

Inflammation is our body’s response to damage or trauma. It can be painful and uncomfortable and is therefore something we instinctively want to get […]

What is pain? This is a question we don’t tend to think about that much. All we know is that something hurts and we […]

As his busiest time of year approaches, Father Christmas has done himself a mischief, and as we’ve helped him out a few times in […]

Ingrown toenails are one of the many problems our Podiatrist can you help with. Ingrown toenails are a common foot condition which can be […]

Acupuncture is one of the many skills employed within Physiotherapy as part of an integrated approach to treat pain, inflammation and related conditions. Acupuncture […]

“What type of exercise should I do?” Is a question we are repeatedly asked at The Courtyard Clinic. My initial reply is generally “What […]

Injured yourself? Maybe you need PEACE and LOVE! No, we haven’t gone completely potty. PEACE and LOVE are new soft-tissue injury guidelines that […]

When we take a patient’s case history, we always ask about any medications they might be taking. People seem to be taking more and […]

The cold weather tends to aggravate peoples aches and pains, so at this time of year I frequently hear patients saying “It’s my age, […]

When we take a patient’s case history, we always ask about any medications they might be taking. People seem to be taking more and […]

Therapeutic and Sports Massage involves the application of different types of mechanical pressure to the soft tissues of the body. Massage can effect the […]

How was lockdown for everyone? Since we fully reopened on 1st of June we’ve been hearing everyone’s stories of the things they loved, the […]