Lumbar Extension Overview In this video below, we look at how to perform lumbar extension to relieve leg and lower back pain. Back pain is one of the most common ailments that people present with to me at the clinic. The fact we lead sedentary lifestyles in front of...
When training, you should aim for both flexibility and strength for a happy lower back. Since we are often seated at work, we need to focus on exercises that promote neutral posture when we hit the gym. We should avoid strengthening muscle groups that accentuate those...
What is lumbago? Lumbago refers to any type of lower back pain. If you are suffering from lower back pain, you are not alone. Some four out of five adults will get lower back pain at some stage of their lives. It can range in character from just a mild ache to being...
Overview If you want the best three stretches for upper back health, then start with these three in the video below. The affected muscles include upper Trapezius, Sternocleidomastoid and Pectoralis Major (and Minor). These three muscles, when tight, are the main cause...
Lower Back Health Here are three exercises from Kirwan Clinic you can do for a healthy lower back health. They are useful for everyone to do, especially for those of us who lead a sedentary lifestyle. Please note: if you are unsure whether these...
My appointment with Kirwan Physical was excellent, spent time to understand the... reason for my issue and immediately addressed the underlying problem and provided me with a programme to ensure that it does not re-occur. First nights sleep in months with no pain, thanks,read more
Barry is a very professional Physical Therapist who puts every effort into... resolving your injuries. He has treated me several times for various injuries and he has always managed to get great results. He is totally committed to his profession and his clients.read more
Excellent service. I was having issues with tension in my upper back & Barry... pinpointed the source and ironed it out real good. Feeling 100%. Highly recommended :-)read more
What most impressed me about Barry was his ability to digest what I was telling... him and translate that into results. Not to mention those magic hands. Barry is very approachable and a really good guy to top it all off.read more
I have been attending Barry for many years for various muscular and spinal... issues of the back . I find him to be a dedicated therapist applying his many years of expertise and skills to arrive at a pain free or management outcome . He respects the clients viewpoint and experiences of pain and incorporates into his treatment . He displays an empathetic approach and general positive attitude to successful outcomes . As someone whom has experienced quire resistant issues at times I always find that Barry works tirelessly in treatment to achieve results . He also advises on what techniques after treatment that clients should follow to compliment therapy .read more