Stress is often a misunderstood term which many people will pass off as ‘just an emotion’ or a state of mind. However, the physical effects of stress are not to be underestimated! Emotions are created and mediated by physical chemicals in our bodies, where real life processes are carried out within our brains and bodies…

Do I Need Insoles? – 4 Common Questions Answered Are you suffering with knee, neck and shoulder or back pain which keeps coming back without any apparent cause? The problem, surprisingly, might be caused by your feet! Fortunately, there is a natural, medication-free pain relief solution which could be perfect for you – orthotics, or…

Why you need a Sports Massage What is it? A sports massage is a form of soft tissue manipulation, used to elicit change on specific areas of the body. Different techniques are used to achieve different outcomes, such as increasing blood circulation, relaxing tired muscles and conversely, waking them up before sport.   The Benefits…

Self-care is a bit of a buzz word nowadays, but what does it actually mean? Well, different things to different people. We are all at different stages of life with different pressures, demands and to-do lists. So self-care needs will vary from person to person, but mostly it is about filling your “cup”. They say…

5 top tips to sort out that pain in the neck! Have you ever woken up with a stiff neck and put it down to sleeping awkwardly? Yes, me too. But what about when you’ve had a stiff neck for five days, and it’s the third time in as many months? Surely you can’t just…

Some of you may be aware that October is World Menopause Month, so I though I’d write a piece today to cheer all the female readers up 😉 and hopefully provide a little insight for the men too. When the word menopause is mentioned, people typically think of hot flushes and mood swings. But there…

..but it’s a bit close to the bone…..   Today we are going to cover tendon injuries (apologies for the dreadful title, but I did laugh out loud at myself writing it!). Jimmy and I have seen TONS of these injuries during and since the various lockdowns, and they can be a complete nuisance for…

Today I’d like to give you an overview of my newspaper article (in the East Anglian Daily Times), in which I dispel some myths surrounding back pain. The language that some professionals use surrounding back pain can be inaccurate and sometimes scary and has the potential to simply fill a person with fear and anxiety…

In short, regardless of your age, yes you should! Vitamin D is an interesting vitamin, because it is the only one that can be made in the body on its own – this happens with direct sun exposure and from eating some foods. It is said that between the months of May to October, most…

Lucy Turmel, Professional Squash player, has joined the Alpha Physiotherapy team as a sponsored professional athlete. Lucy Turmel competes on the PSA World Tour, and is currently ranked 36 in the women’s world rankings. Lucy who is from Ipswich, Suffolk, had an incredibly successful Junior career where Lucy was a 4 time English Junior Champion…

Exciting news for Alpha Physiotherapy as co-director and Physiotherapist Jimmy will be in clinic on a full time basis having left Ipswich Town Football Club. Jimmy says “We are so excited to continue to grow our Physiotherapy clinic and continue to deliver the highest level of Physiotherapy care to the people of Ipswich, Martlesham, Woodbridge,…

As another week over level 5 restrictions lies ahead of us, I (Lyndsey) am proud to be going into it having received my first dose of the COVID vaccine yesterday. Being a healthcare professional we are able to receive them earlier in order to protect both ourselves and those that we treat (YOU!). I had…

It’s Alpha Physiotherapy’s first birthday! We have had a fantastic first year, and despite the obvious hurdles to overcome in 2020, we have had the best time and loved helping people in our local community. To say thank you to everyone who has supported us, had treatment from us, attended our online webinars and generally…

One of the most common questions we get asked is “Should I use ice or heat for my problem?” The answer is quite simple, have a watch to find out!

P I L A T E S  C L A S S E S ! We are very excited to announce that as of September 23rd, Lyndsey will be running Pilates classes in Ipswich! The classes will be based at Martlesham leisure, IP5 3RJ on Wednesdays, 1:30-2:30pm. No previous experience of Pilates is required, and…

The gyms are opening – hurrah! I for one, am looking forward to having the option of using different equipment other than my trusty dumbbells at home and trying out the array of classes on offer. And of course, not forgetting have a (leisurely) swim in the pool. It’s going to look very different to…

Following the Government announcement this week regarding the reopening of gyms, we are delighted to announce that we are reopening our clinic inside Martlesham Leisure on Saturday 25th July! We are so excited to be able to help our wonderful clients again! If you would like to register your interest for an in-clinic appointment, drop…

We are pleased and excited to announce that we are now the official Donjoy and DJO fitting centre in Suffolk. Donjoy and DJO are the world renowned and global leaders in knee, ankle and shoulder brace innovation. Donjoy Knee Braces provide maximum protection for the knee joint (including for ACL injuries), making them the official…

What a fantastic few weeks it has been as we transitioned our appointments to online consultations. We have had some great feedback with clients enjoying how much improvement they can get from the comfort of their own homes. Pain and stiffness sadly doesn’t stop whilst we are in isolation, but don’t let that hold you…

A N N O U N C E M E N T! As you are likely aware, all gyms have now been instructed to close, which includes Martlesham leisure where we are based. This means that we will no longer be offering face to face appointments. HOWEVER, we will instead be providing a comprehensive Physiotherapy…