Advice and Guides

Sciatica: Symptoms, causes & treatment

Sciatica is a common complaint that can be extremely painful, but you do not have to put up with it. Find out more about what it is, what causes it and how you can treat it.

Waking up with severe neck pain

Lovely Figueroa is an Ascenti Physiotherapist based in the East Midlands. The sudden onset of neck pain and stiffness when you wake up is a common condition that can be very worrying. Lovely explains why this happens, what you should do and how to prevent future problems.

How to manage a sprained ankle with physiotherapy

Afsaneh Abedi is an Ascenti Physiotherapist based in the East Midlands. Having worked in a hospital setting and with a keen interest in musculoskeletal (MSK) physiotherapy, Afsaneh has seen many ankle injuries. Here is her expert advice about ankle sprains and how to manage them.

Rebuilding strength and exercising after birth

Since qualifying as an MSK physiotherapist, Kirsty Lee has pursued a particular interest in women’s health issues through a range of specialist courses and additional training. Here, she covers a hot topic amongst many new mums – what can I expect from my physical recovery and when can I exercise again?

How to manage pelvic pain during pregnancy

Colleen Magee is an Ascenti Advanced Physiotherapist Practitioner based in Lincoln. Here she answers common questions about Pelvic Girdle Pain (PGP), hip, leg and back pain during pregnancy.

Injury care guide

Although injuries vary considerably, management of the majority of musculoskeletal complaints is often very similar. This brief guide is not exhaustive, but will help advise you on the basic management of your injury or condition.