Achilles tendon pain injury in runners concept.
Pain Management, Sports Performance

Achilles Tendon Pain: What It Is & How To Treat It

If you’re based in Blarney, Co. Cork (or the surrounding area) and finding a niggling ache at the back of your heel, it could well be what we in physiotherapy call Achilles tendinopathy (commonly referred to as Achilles tendon pain). Here’s a simple, evidence-based explanation of what it is, why it happens, and how you… Continue reading Achilles Tendon Pain: What It Is & How To Treat It

Black and white image of kinesiology taping treatment with blue tape on female patient injured Achilles tendon. Sports injury kinesio treatment.
Pain Management, Sports Performance

The Benefits of Sports Taping

As athletes, we constantly push our bodies to achieve peak performance. Whether you're a seasoned competitor or a weekend warrior, injuries can happen. At Next Level Physiotherapy in Blarney, Co. Cork, we prioritise injury prevention and rehabilitation. One effective tool in our arsenal is sports taping. What Is Sports Taping? Sports taping involves applying specialised… Continue reading The Benefits of Sports Taping

Person holding an sprained ankle injury
Pain Management, Sports Performance

Sprained Ankle Treatment: Symptoms & Recovery through Physiotherapy

A sprained ankle is a common injury and can be quite debilitating. It will impact walking, standing, sleeping and daily life. The most common ankle sprain is an inversion injury to the ankle. This is where the ankle bends inwards, and the weight of the body comes down on the lateral side (outside bony part)… Continue reading Sprained Ankle Treatment: Symptoms & Recovery through Physiotherapy

Someone holding a sore wrist suffering from carpal tunnel syndrome
Pain Management

Best exercises for carpal tunnel syndrome

Carpal tunnel is a painful condition that can negatively impact daily activities, hobbies, and work duties. It can cause pins and needles and weakness in the hand. Physiotherapy can help resolve the pain through specific relief exercises for carpal tunnel. Read on for a greater understanding of the condition and suggested wrist exercises and hand… Continue reading Best exercises for carpal tunnel syndrome

Fibromyalgia symptoms and treatment
Pain Management

Fibromyalgia symptoms and treatment

This blog post discusses fibromyalgia symptoms and treatment, as well as its diagnosis and potential causes. Fibromyalgia can significantly impact on a person’s life. There is a lot of unknowns about fibromyalgia and the research into understanding it is ongoing all the time. This blog outlines the most common questions someone with fibromyalgia may have… Continue reading Fibromyalgia symptoms and treatment