Dr Paul Chazot is Senior Lecturer at Durham University’s Biophysical Sciences Institute, where he has been researching novel treatments for the major pathologies of the nervous system. Currently, Paul is working on a ground-breaking infrared light therapy that has the potential to help people with dementia, involving a specially adapted

NovoTHOR® uses red and near-infrared light to treat your entire body. While drugs hide pain by interfering with chemical signals. NovoTHOR actually relieves the source of the pain, treating muscles and joints. It’s used by pioneering doctors, clinics, and sports teams around the world. The science has been around for

WHAT IS MOUSE SHOULDER? Mouse Shoulder is a term that has been used to describe a specific collection of neck and shoulder symptoms noticed in people who use computers for long periods. Mouse Shoulder can present as a pain over one side of the neck, spreading into the shoulder. The

A Frozen Shoulder is a stiff shoulder with less than 50% of the normal range of motion in any direction. It can be triggered by surgery, an injury or trauma, but also by bad posture or something as minor as stretching in an awkward direction. Other triggers can be: Diabetes

I recently attended the Autumn Conference of The British Medical Acupuncture Society where I heard an amazing lecture on the complications of menopause and alternatives to HRT. A real eye opener. Research of the treatment of hot flushes with HRT or acupuncture or phytoestrogens. Menopause is often linked with symptoms

Varifocals are a Jack-of-all-trades and master of none! Although many people find that Varifocals improve their lives tremendously, there are two large groups of people who can have real problems with them: Computer and Laptop use. The lower part of the lens is for close work, such as, sewing or

Employees are now encouraged to use laptops at undesignated desk sites in the office or at home, called ‘hot desks’. It is also known as ‘Hot Desking’. Unfortunately, laptops are poorly designed for use as the main work interface; if the laptop keyboard is in a good position to type,

It had to happen sooner or later!… Over the years my mountain biking pastime has been getting more serious; getting quicker, riding rougher, tougher terrain and taking more risks… I’ve fallen off numerous times before, but this time I didn’t bounce! I went over the handle bars and landed on

You are going along perfectly happily and then, suddenly, you’re in acute pain – it stops you in your tracks – you can hardly speak!   Over the next couple of weeks, the pain gradually subsides, although a couple of times you do something silly and it catches you again –

Driving can cause back pain to both men and women, but as most cars are predominantly designed for men, many smaller women are suffering and don’t realise why. The pedals Most men can easily change gear by leaving their heels on the floor and swivelling their foot from the accelerator

This is the time of year when we all promise ourselves that, THIS time, we will become slimmer, fitter, healthier and less stressed than last year. So, here are some tips that might help you go some way to achieve it THIS time! Don’t try to change everything at once.

Vitamin D is the only vitamin that the body can make for itself. It is made when the sun acts on uncovered skin – even a low SPF sun cream will prevent vitamin D production. Vitamin D can be found in small amounts in oily fish, egg yolks and cheese,

I have recently completed an intensive course on deep myofascial/muscular massage for the neck, shoulder and scapular (shoulder blade) region. Although no therapy is ever 100% successful, I have been quite pleased with the results in reducing pain and improving mobility in the shoulder so far, particularly in those of