Fair Oak Physiotherapy

02/01/2026

Mechanical Lower Back Pain – What You Need to Know

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🦴 What is Mechanical Lower Back Pain?

Mechanical lower back pain is the most common type of back pain. It comes from the muscles, joints, ligaments, or discs of the spine and is often linked to:
• Poor posture
• Prolonged sitting or standing
• Heavy lifting
• Sudden movements
• Weak core muscles

The pain usually changes with movement and improves with rest or position changes.

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💡 Tip to Help

Keep moving – gently.
Complete bed rest can make back pain worse. Light activities such as walking, stretching, and changing positions regularly help reduce stiffness and speed up recovery.

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🧠 How Physiotherapy Helps

Physiotherapy addresses the root cause, not just the pain. Treatment may include:
✔️ Tailored exercises
✔️ Posture correction
✔️ Manual therapy
✔️ Core strengthening
✔️ Education to prevent recurrence

Early physiotherapy can help you recover faster and prevent future flare-ups.

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📞 Call to Action

Struggling with back pain?
A physiotherapist can help you move better, feel stronger, and get back to doing what you love.

01/01/2026

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23/12/2025

22/12/2025

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21/12/2025

Last minute Christmas vouchers for Fair Oak Physiotherapy.
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17/12/2025

🎶 On the first day of Christmas, my physio gave to me…
🎁 Better posture awareness
Good posture reduces pain, improves breathing, and boosts confidence.
✨ Tip: Check your posture every hour today!

15/12/2025

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15/12/2025

How to Aid Soft Tissue Recovery 🌿 | A Holistic Physiotherapy Approach

Recovering from soft tissue injuries isn’t just about exercises — it’s about caring for the whole body. A holistic physiotherapy approach supports healing from the inside out:

🧠 Quality Sleep – Deep, consistent sleep is when tissue repair and recovery truly happen
🥗 Good Nutrition – Protein, healthy fats, and micronutrients fuel tissue healing and reduce inflammation
💧 Hydration – Supports circulation and nutrient delivery to injured tissues
🤲 Physiotherapy Treatment – Manual therapy, tailored exercises, and load management to restore movement safely
🏃 Progressive Movement – The right movement at the right time encourages strong, resilient tissue
📚 Education & Lifestyle Support – Learn how stress, posture, and daily habits affect recovery

✨ Healing is not just fixing the injury — it’s creating the right environment for your body to recover.

10/12/2025

✨ Dance your way to the end of the week! ✨
It’s Hump Day, and we’re keeping the energy high in the physio room. 💪🕺

Today’s challenge:
Put on your favourite song and complete as many different exercises as you can before it ends!
Squats, lunges, bridges, band pulls — mix it up and keep moving.

🎧 What’s your chosen song? Comment below — we want to know what’s powering your workout today! 👇🔥

08/12/2025

Monday Motivation ✨
Stepping into a new week with purpose starts from the ground up — literally!

If you’re dealing with Morton’s neuroma, you know how frustrating that sharp, burning, or tingling pain in the ball of your foot can be. It can make every step feel heavier and every plan feel harder. But here’s your reminder: progress is still progress, no matter how small. Physiotherapy can play a huge role in easing symptoms, improving foot mechanics, and helping you move with more confidence.

👉 Symptom check:
• Burning pain in the ball of the foot
• Tingling or numbness in the toes
• Feeling like you’re “standing on a pebble”
• Pain that worsens with tight shoes or high-impact activity

💡 Tip of the day: Wearing supportive, well-fitted shoes can significantly reduce irritation on the nerve and make daily movement more comfortable.

You’ve got this — keep putting one supported step forward. 💪👟

05/12/2025

🎄🎁 PHYSIO… but make it FESTIVE! 🎁🎄

Who says your home exercises can’t feel a little more Christmassy?
This year, I’m officially combining present wrapping with physio strengthening—because nothing says holiday spirit like multitasking! 💪✨

🎅 Try these merry moves:
🎁 The Gift-Squat: Place your roll of wrapping paper on the floor. Every time it tries to escape, squat to catch it. Boom—perfect form AND perfectly wrapped gifts.

🎀 Ribbon Rows: Tugging on that stubborn ribbon? Turn it into a mini row! Core tight, shoulders back… and hey, your bow has never looked better.

📦 Hamstring Helpers: Slide those boxes across the floor like a festive hamstring curl. Bonus points if you sing “Jingle Bells” while doing it.

✨ Balance Challenge: Wrap a present while standing on one leg. Great for your stability… and great for accidentally creating “abstract” gift wrapping masterpieces.

So go ahead—wrap, strengthen, repeat. Santa would be proud. 😉🎅
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