Plantar fasciitis is a common condition causing pain in the heel and bottom of the foot. It occurs when the thick band of tissue that runs across the bottom of your foot and connects your heel bone to your toes (the plantar fascia) becomes inflamed. This inflammation can result from overuse, improper footwear, or excessiveContinue reading
As a pain and movement specialist, I see many people struggling with pain management, particularly back pain, which impacts 70% of those suffering with chronic pain. For years, I’ve been treating the locals of Athlone to improve their ...
Numbers from Chronic Pain Ireland estimate that there are 598,000 people living with chronic pain in the country alone, with 20% of those impacted suffering at a severe to very severe level. Many people continue on day-to-day with ...
5 ways to help deal with back pain when gardening
Over the past few years, many women have come to me with various types of pain—shoulder pain, abdominal pain, back pain, hip pain, knee pain, and more. One thing they all had in common was a history of C-sections, ranging from six months to ten years prior. So, I thought I’d share my experiences withContinue reading
STICKS AND STONES MAY BREAK MY BONES BUT NAMES CAN ALSO HURT ME! The reason I’ve rephrased this well-known rhyme is because of what I call the miscarriage of pain information. Yes, sticks and stones can break your bones, but the idea that words cannot hurt you is quite misleading. Here’s a story from aContinue reading
Is it safe to exercise when you’re suffering from back pain? The short answer is yes, but it depends on what you define as “exercise.” The term “exercise” can mean different things to different people. Some may only consider a vigorous workout such as CrossFit or a 10k run as exercise. Others might see exerciseContinue reading
What Do We Know About Fibromyalgia in 2024? Is an early diagnosis of fibromyalgia accurate, or is it sometimes a way of saying, “I don’t know why you’re in pain, so here’s a label for your troubles”? Understanding Fibromyalgia Fibromyalgia is a condition characterized by widespread pain that affects the soft tissue. The term itselfContinue reading
