If you’ve ever felt that sharp, shooting pain that starts in your lower back and runs down your leg, you’ll know how horribly painful it can be. You try stretching, resting, or sitting differently, but nothing seems to help for long. That deep ache, tingling, or numbness is often called sciatica  — but did you know it’s not actually a condition on its own ? Sciatica is a symptom  of something irritating or compressing your sciatic nerve — and there are a few common culprits

💻 “It’s Just a Bit of Tension”… Until It Isn’t You’ve been sitting at your desk for hours. Your shoulders start to creep upwards, your head drifts towards the screen, and before you know it, your neck feels tighter than your schedule. Sound familiar? You roll your shoulders, stretch a bit, maybe even book a massage — and for a while, it feels better. But by midweek, the ache is back. Sometimes it spreads into your shoulders, sometimes you get a headache that feels like it’s

You’ve been feeling that tight pull in your heel every morning - or a sharp ache in your Achilles when you start running. You stretch a bit, you rest for a few days, maybe even change your shoes… and for a while, it feels a bit better. But then, it comes back. Sound familiar?  You’re not alone. At Chiltern Physiotherapy in Chorleywood , we see hundreds of walkers and runners every year with Achilles Tendinopathy  or Plantar Fasciitis  - two of the most common causes of heel

When the weather turns colder, the days get shorter, and we start spending more time sitting indoors, many people notice an unwelcome...

Pickleball - Fun, fast and (surprisingly) risky for your joints. Why the UK’s fastest-growing sport is keeping physiotherapists busy – and how to stay injury-free on the court.

Hip pain is incredibly common, but the cause isn’t always obvious — and ignoring it can make things worse.

Ah, winter. The season of hot chocolates, cosy sweaters, and, unfortunately, achy joints. If you’ve ever noticed that your knees feel...

Neck and back pain is common in those over 40. Read why this happens and what physiotherapy can do to help.

Prevent injuries, manage chronic pain, improve your posture, boost sports performance, and post surgery recovery

Discover the unexpected Olympic-inspired sports injuries. From diving mishaps to frisbee throws, learn how a physiotherapist can help

Kick knee pain to the curb: physio can reduce your pain so that you can do the things you love without limitation.

Sciatica making you miserable? Physiotherapy can help alleviate your pain so you can avoid the painkillers and live life to the full!

Say goodbye to neck and back pain with physiotherapy. Learn how to get rid of pain and prevent it from returning.

Golf is a sport that demands a unique combination of strength, flexibility, balance, and mental focus. While it may seem less physically...

Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT), or Shockwave, as it is more commonly known, is a non-invasive way of restarting the natural...

Low back pain is a leading cause of disability. There are so many myths and unhelpful beliefs about back pain that can delay your recovery

As the days are getting longer and the weather is improving, people are starting to spend more time in their gardens trying to get them...

Feet are incredibly complex and serve as the foundation for your entire body in terms of support, balance, posture, and overall...

At Chiltern Physiotherapy, we have spoken to a lot of patients lately who have been asking about the benefits of private physiotherapy,...

When it comes to taking care of our health, we often think of reactive measures rather than being proactive. Beyond its traditional role...