Physiotherapy

Rehabilitation comes with plenty of decisions, and one of the first is surprisingly simple: do you rent the equipment you need or buy it outright? Patients often wonder this when it comes to items like cryotherapy equipment or other tools that support swelling control, strength work, and mobility. The answer isn’t the same for everyone. Your […]

Pain is a remarkably unhelpful communicator. It tells you something’s wrong but never explains what or why. One day it’s a dull ache, the next it’s sharp, shooting, or somehow everywhere at once. And while online searches might suggest everything from dehydration to disaster, the reality is that pain is complex and needs an expert to […]

When recovering from an injury, the journey back to full strength can feel like a balancing act between rest and action. Too much of one and your muscles stiffen; too little and the body forgets how to move properly. That’s where having a physiotherapy clinic with an onsite gym can change everything. At Cairnhill Physiotherapy, our […]

Musculoskeletal physiotherapy might not sound as specialised as it is. It often gets lumped in as “general physio,” but in truth, it’s a field of its own. This type of physiotherapy deals specifically with muscles, joints, ligaments, tendons and nerves (the systems that give us structure and movement). If you’ve ever struggled with stubborn back pain, […]

Let’s face it: for most of us, a typical day at work involves a lot of sitting. Whether it’s endless meetings, Zoom calls, or working through that to-do list, we’re glued to our desks more than we’d like to admit. The result? Aches and pains in places we never expected—like our lower back, neck, and even […]

When you’re dealing with an injury, it can feel like everyone and their dog has a solution for you. From your well-meaning neighbour suggesting a chiropractor who “fixed” their back, to an Instagram ad promising miraculous recovery through some energy healing involving magnets and crystals—suddenly, your options seem endless. And let’s be real, the more options […]

In a world increasingly embracing holistic approaches to well-being, physical therapy is no exception. The concept of holistic physical therapy may seem elusive to many, and as its popularity grows, it becomes important to learn more. If you’re curious about what a holistic approach to physical therapy entails, read the Cairnhill Physiotherapy guide.   What Sets […]