E-physiotherapy

11/10/2026

What can physiotherapy do for costochondritis?

What is costochondritis? Costochondritis occurs when there is pain, and some of the time inflammation, in the front of the chest where the rib cartilage attaches to the sternum (costosternal joints) and/or where the rib attaches to the costal cartilage (costochondral joints). Usually in the second t...

07/10/2026

Guidance on using crutches.

https://www.e-physiotherapy.co.uk/when-do-you-need-to-use-crutches/

18/09/2026

A new review of carpal tunnel versus referred pain from your neck. How to differentiate between them.

11/09/2026

A review of increased pain and inflammation with menopause.

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...

23/08/2026

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

17/07/2026

Yoga breathing techniques for relaxation or mental stimulation

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

21/04/2026

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/

11/02/2026

Information on possible musculoskeletal side effects from cancer immunotherapy

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....

01/02/2026

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/

20/01/2026

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/