Energy Debt: Functioning But Not Recovering

Energy debt: When you are functioning, but not recovering Physiotherapy Column WRITTEN BY: SAL OLIVER LANGE – DIRECTOR/HEAD OF PHYSIOTHERAPY ONE OF THE MOST COMMON PATTERNS WE SEE AT BAREFOOT IS HIGH-FUNCTIONING PEOPLE RUNNING ON A DEFICIT. NOT BROKEN. NOT FAILING. JUST OUT OF BALANCE. THE WORLD IS A LOT RIGHT NOW AND HONESTLY I’M […]

Why Women Need to Put the Oxygen Mask on First

Why women need a reminder to put the oxygen mask on first Physiotherapy Column We’re living in a culture of hustle. People are working more, carrying more, trying to achieve more, and doing it all at speed. Even the ‘healthy’ things can start to look like another task to complete.  What we see at Barefoot is a lot of brilliance […]

NSAIDs and Pain Relief: What You Need to Know | Barefoot Physiotherapy

NSAIDs and Pain Relief—What You Need to Know Physiotherapy Column Written by: Sal Oliver Lange – head of Physiotherapy At Barefoot Physiotherapy, we’re here to support your whole health – not just your pain. Part of that includes helping you understand your options, including when medication might play a role in your recovery.  One group […]

Why Back Pain Keeps Coming Back (And What Helps)

Why back pain keeps coming back (and what helps) Physiotherapy Column If your back pain keeps coming back, you’re not imagining it.  You might have a few better days. Maybe even a good week.  Then something small happens. You sit a little longer than usual. Sleep badly. Lift something light. Have a stressful week.  And the pain is back […]

Rib Pain + Upper Back Tightness: Thorax Driver​

Rib Pain + Upper Back Tightness: When the Thorax is the Driver Physiotherapy Column Rib pain + upper back tightness: when the thorax is the driver Rib pain that feels oddly specific. Upper back tightness that keeps returning. A breath that does not quite fill, especially on one side. Sometimes the symptoms feel local. A […]

Taking care of your body whilst gardening

Taking care of your body whilst gardening Physiotherapy Column Taking care of your body whilst gardening We love getting to know what activities our clients enjoy getting up to, which is why we include asking about your interests & hobbies on our new client intake form! This helps us understand the activities you are wanting […]

Fat Ankles from Flying

Fat Ankles from Flying Barefoot Lifestyle Fat Ankles from Flying – here’s how to help Ever stepped off a plane and noticed your ankles look like they belong to someone else? Swollen ankles (or “fat ankles”) from flying are really common, especially on long-haul trips. Most of the time, it’s harmless. But it can also […]