E-physiotherapy

A review of increased pain and inflammation with menopause.

Why do perimenopausal women develop musculoskeletal pain and inflammation? - e-physiotherapy Edinburgh Why do pain symptoms increase with menopause? Between 40-60% of perimenopausal and menopausal women have musculoskeletal pain and inflammation. Oestrogen has an anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive effect. It also helps to inhibit pain pathways in the spinal cord, which reduces your perception of...

Updated information on Gastric Reflux and Neurological causes. Available in this article.
https://www.e-physiotherapy.co.uk/gastric-reflux-and-physiotherapy-breathing-exercises/

Yoga breathing techniques for relaxation or mental stimulation

https://www.e-physiotherapy.co.uk/physiological-effects-of-yoga-breathing-techniques-for-relaxation-or-stimulation/

A review of the guidelines for the management of temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMD). Physiotherapy, acupuncture and psychologial interventions are recommended more than surgical intervention.

https://www.e-physiotherapy.co.uk/guidelines-for-treatment-of-temporomandibular-joint-disorders/

Information on possible musculoskeletal side effects from cancer immunotherapy

Musculoskeletal Side Effects from Immunotherapy - e-physiotherapy Edinburgh Cancer immunotherapy, commonly using immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICI), has revolutionized the treatment of previously hard to treat metastatic (stage four) cancer. The main difference to other treatments such as chemotherapy is that it boosts the immune system rather than impairs it. Chemotherapy....

Stress can cause a wide range of musculoskeletal issues and other internal body issues. My recent review of the evidence for treatment for stress related musculoskeletal disorders is here:

https://www.e-physiotherapy.co.uk/stress-anxiety-and-its-effect-on-pain-muscles-and-digestion/

A New review of the effectiveness of acupuncture/dry needling is available on the website.

https://www.e-physiotherapy.co.uk/acupuncture-dry-needling-helps-low-back-pain-whiplash-neck-pain-and-arthritic-joint-pain/

Advice on choosing a pillow if you have neck pain.

https://www.e-physiotherapy.co.uk/how-to-choose-a-pillow-if-you-have-neck-pain/

Some guidance to help if you think you might have Ankylosing Spondylitis or Axial Spondyloarthritis.

https://www.e-physiotherapy.co.uk/ankylosing-spondylitis-axial-spondyloarthritis-and-related-conditions/

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