Elaine Carey Chartered Physiotherapist Castletroy

19/11/2025

🚨Dublin Hyrox 2025……..Back in action with my partner in Crime- Time could have been a lot better if injury free but the Craic was had and the sweat was pumping!! Mission still to be complete- Roll on Hyrox 2026 in the sun 😎💪 ❤️

01/11/2025

Dry needling is an effective technique for an immediate release of a trigger point causing pain and irritation within the muscle/ joint. Ask in Clinic for more information.

27/10/2025

Finally the research is here to show the all important benefits of creatine for perimenopausal women- Simple addition to your morning routine is all it takes to support your brain function! Read on and get your creatine 💪🙌

07/10/2025

05/10/2025

Celebrating Autumn with a fabulous Wellness Morning this October 🍁🍁🍁 Join , and myself for a morning of Pilates, Power and Breathwork to awaken the body and recharge the soul. Goody bags, Refreshments and Healthy treats all included 💗 DM or text to book. 💗

15/09/2025

Great research paper highlighting why all perimenopausal/ Meno Women should be learning to lift heavier: You can control your body by lifting the weights. Prescription for Osteoporosis prevention: Weights. Ask your physiotherapist for a program to get you started on taking control of your body!!

13/08/2025

The Herniation Finish Line

Many people can pinpoint the exact moment their disc herniated.
That fall. That lift. That awkward bend.

Others can’t quite name the moment — just a weekend when they overdid it.

The truth is, those moments are rarely the start of the injury. They’re the final step. The instant the disc finally crosses the finish line after a long, unseen marathon.

A herniation usually doesn’t burst onto the scene. It creeps.
The nucleus pulposus noses its way between the layers of the annulus — not in seconds, but over weeks, months, or even years.

I used to believe my back “blew out” because I was careless one day, deadlifting too much when I was already tired. I beat myself up: If only I’d been more careful.

Now I know the truth: my disc had probably been herniating for a long time. That lift was simply the tape at the end of the race. It was going to happen sooner or later.

So if you’ve had your own “finish line moment,” remember — it wasn’t one bad step. It was a journey your disc had been on for a while. And knowing that can make recovery feel a little lighter.