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The same questions come up again and again in clinic. This blog answers them properly, with the honest, evidence-informed explanation Bradley would give you face to face.
Spine · 6 April 2026 · 22 min read
Sciatica Explained: What It Is, Why It Happens, and What Actually Helps
What causes sciatica, how long it lasts, what treatment actually works, and when imaging is needed.
Spine · 6 April 2026 · 10 min read
You've Had Spine Surgery: What Should You Actually Do in the First 6 Weeks?
What to expect after a decompression or fusion: pain, nerve recovery, walking, exercises and returning to normal life.
Joint pain · 28 March 2026 · 7 min read
Why Does the Outside of My Hip Hurt? Gluteal Tendinopathy (GTPS) Explained
What gluteal tendinopathy is, what causes it, and what actually works to settle lateral hip pain.
Injection · 20 September 2025 · 3 min read
What Can Hyaluronic Acid Injections Do For Your Joint Pain?
How hyaluronic acid injections restore joint lubrication and support healthy movement, and whether they're right for you.
Injection · 26 August 2024 · 6 min read
Should You Have a Steroid Injection For Your Pain?
Steroid injections can seem daunting. Here's how they work and how you could benefit from one.
Foot & ankle · 20 April 2024 · 6 min read
Plantar Fasciitis: How To Say Goodbye To Your Heel Pain
A common cause of heel pain. What it is, why it happens and the treatments that help.
Imaging · 24 February 2024 · 4 min read
You Need an MRI For Your Low Back Pain! Or Do You?
Low back pain is the most common cause of disability worldwide. When does a scan actually help?
Shockwave · 21 January 2024 · 3 min read
Can Shockwave Therapy Help Me?
Shockwave therapy (ESWT) is an effective, safe, non-surgical treatment for many conditions. Can it help you?
Joint pain · 21 January 2024 · 3 min read
Knee Pain Do's and Don'ts: What A Physio Wants You To Know
Things you can do for knee pain before you see a physiotherapist, and what to avoid.
News · 21 January 2024 · 1 min read
Physiotherapy Blog for Patient Education!
An introduction to Bradley Rugg Physiotherapy and the plans for the patient education blog.
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