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Gout

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 What is gout? Gout is caused by a build-up of the chemical uric acid in the body which then forms crystals in certain joints. These crystals cause inflammation in the joint which can be very painful. Although uric acid is present in the body, it is usually excreted in urine before it builds up and can cause any damage. However, for unknown reasons, people with gout have an excess of uric acid in the body without it being removed. Physiotherapy is a very successful way to manage the symptoms of gout, Physiotherapists that are able to provide a comprehensive treatment programme to suit your needs. What are the symptoms of gout? There are a number of symptoms that can be experienced as a result of gout and this depends on the severity of your condition and if you are experiencing a flare-up which is an exacerbation of symptoms. Your physiotherapist will provide you with a full assessment to help identify your symptoms which help to create the most effective treatment programme. ...

Trigger points

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 ⛑️๐Ÿ‘‰What are Trigger Points? ๐Ÿ‘ˆ⛑️ Trigger Points are pain points that exist in  soft tissues. Trigger Point occurs when stress, stress, continuous wrong posture, metabolic disorders, acute and chronic injuries. It may appear at site of pain or appear elsewhere due to characteristic of long muscle fibers. There can be many different trigger points on body. If these trigger points left unaddressed, spasms of musculature can result, causing pain and  constant state of tension. ➡️ Trigger point source of much pain Trigger point therapy is form of treatment, often administered by trained therapists, that requires great deal of knowledge about  musculoskeletal system as well as the ability to feel the difference in your health. density and texture of muscle tissue. Trigger Points are the root cause of pain, which can be at the trigger point or in another area of ​​the body. Muscle fibers run parallel to each other and Trigger Points are nodes in the muscle fibers. Similar...