What is Sciatica
The sciatic nerve is the longest nerve in the body. It runs from the bottom of your spine down the back of your thigh into your calf and ends in your foot. When this nerve [...]
Why Greek God Achilles wouldn’t have been able for Junior Football
It wasn’t only the Greek God’s weak spot. Many a GAA, rugby or soccer player have also come a cropper by rupturing the strongest tendon in the body. Here’s a recent Achilles tendon rupture. The [...]
Ankle Injury
Ankle injuries are more common in winter months when trips, slips and falls increase due to icy footpaths. Twisted or rolled ankles are the most frequently treated ankle condition in clinic. Uneven footpaths, icy conditions [...]
Sitting Causes Back Pain
Back pain is well established as a condition associated with our increasingly sedentary lifestyles. Time spent sitting is strongly associated with back pain incidence. Contrary to what many people may feel, back pain is less [...]