There are so many good (and some not so good) pain relief and natural anti-inflammatory topical creams on the market at the moment, it can be a bit confusing as to what is right for you. Here at Queen Street Physiotherapy we stock a small range of different natural creams to cover all of your needs and preferences. Antiflamme: An old favourite of everyone who uses it. With a carefully selected range of naturally-derived plant based oils including Arnica, Hypericum, Calendula and Peppermint. It helps to relieve minor joint and muscle pain, reduce mild muscle inflammation, and assist in the...

Acupuncture and dry needling both involve needle therapy to treat pain, but they’re very different practices. To clarify the differences, we’ve outlined the two therapies below. Acupuncture, a 5000-year-old practice, originating in China and certified as Traditional Chinese Medicine. A form of alternative or complimentary medicine, acupuncture requires fine needles to be inserted into specific pathways along the body called meridians. Acupuncturists believe chi runs through the body via 12 meridian pathways that are linked to internal organs. Fine needles are inserted at points along these pathways to redirect the flow of the energy, which then alleviates pain, stress and...