# Reflex Physiotherapy > Physiotherapy in Leixlip and Lucan ## Posts - [Hello world!](https://reflexphysiotherapy.ie/post/hello-world/): Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start writing! - [Slipped Disc: What You Should And Shouldn't Do](https://reflexphysiotherapy.ie/post/slipped-disc-what-you-should-and-shouldn-t-do/): A slipped disc also known as a herniation or prolapsed disc, is a common but misunderstood condition. - [The Benefits of Lifting Weights](https://reflexphysiotherapy.ie/post/the-benefits-of-lifting-weights/): Lifting weights often brings to mind images of bodybuilders with bulging muscles. - [What Your Surgeon Won’t Tell You After Your Hip or Knee Replacement](https://reflexphysiotherapy.ie/post/what-your-surgeon-won-t-tell-you-after-your-hip-or-knee-replacement/): Undergoing a hip or knee replacement is a significant step toward alleviating your chronic pain, and improving mobility and your quality of life. - [Flat Feet](https://reflexphysiotherapy.ie/post/flat-feet/): Excessive pronation of the feet (a.k.a “flat feet”) is a common foot posture and is often something focused on in the prevention of injury. - [Dry Needling](https://reflexphysiotherapy.ie/post/dry-needling/): Trigger Point Dry needling or Dry needling is a treatment we frequently use here at Reflex Physiotherapy and we are often asked many questions about it. - [Orthotics](https://reflexphysiotherapy.ie/post/orthotics/): Orthotics or as they’re more commonly know, Insoles, are an insertable support placed into your shoe. - [Should I Strengthen or Stretch for Muscle Tightness?](https://reflexphysiotherapy.ie/post/should-i-strengthen-or-stretch-for-muscle-tightness/): Often our answer is to stretch when we feel “tight”, but is this the best thing to do? - [Three Tips For Sciatica](https://reflexphysiotherapy.ie/post/three-tips-for-sciatica/): The sciatic nerve runs from the lumbar (lower) spine all the way through our glutes and down the back of your leg and can be aggravated by tension when it is injured. - [3 Tips For Running Injuries: Plantar Fasciitis](https://reflexphysiotherapy.ie/post/3-tips-for-running-injuries-plantar-fasciitis/): Given the mileage you run per week it is vital that you try to keep everything as consistent as possible to ensure there is no acute overload to your lower limb. - [3 Tips for Back Pain During Running](https://reflexphysiotherapy.ie/post/3-tips-for-back-pain-during-running/): While running utilise bringing your knees higher as this helps increase running economy and efficiency. - [3 Tips To Prevent Hip Pain When Running](https://reflexphysiotherapy.ie/post/3-tips-to-prevent-hip-pain-when-running/): The hip joint is prone to feelings of “stiffness” or “tightness” especially during uphill or long runs. - [3 Tips To Prevent Hamstring Injuries](https://reflexphysiotherapy.ie/post/3-tips-to-prevent-hamstring-injuries/): Often the hamstrings don’t get the attention they deserve. You focus on squats, lunges, sit-ups and press-ups but where do the hamstrings fit in here? - [3 Tips To Prevent Shin Splints](https://reflexphysiotherapy.ie/post/3-tips-for-running-injuries-shin-pain/): These muscles include your calves and the tibialis anterior. - [3 Tips To Prevent Achilles Injuries](https://reflexphysiotherapy.ie/post/3-tips-to-prevent-achilles-injuries/): Achilles Tendon injuries are among the most common we see in the clinic. - [3 Tips To Prevent Low Back Pain](https://reflexphysiotherapy.ie/post/3-tips-to-prevent-low-back-pain/): Low Back Pain is one of the most frequent conditions we treat here in Reflex Physiotherapy. These 3 tips can help prevent the onset of Low Back Pain. - [Four Tips to Prevent Ankle Pain when Running](https://reflexphysiotherapy.ie/post/four-tips-to-prevent-ankle-pain-when-running/): With the weather improving more and more people are dusting off their running shoes and getting out more. - [Four Tips for Neck Pain](https://reflexphysiotherapy.ie/post/four-tips-for-neck-pain/): Are you experiencing neck and shoulder pain and looking for tips to improve your symptoms? - [Running Related Injuries Part II: Knee Pain](https://reflexphysiotherapy.ie/post/running-related-injuries-part-ii-knee-pain/): What is "runner’s knee"? - [Running Related Injuries Part I: Back Pain](https://reflexphysiotherapy.ie/post/running-related-injuries-part-1-back-pain/): Sharp increase in training. By this I mean a change to length, speed or volume of running. - [Running Part II: Choosing The Correct Footwear](https://reflexphysiotherapy.ie/post/running-part-ii-choosing-the-correct-footwear/): A recent study by the American Athletics Association found that up to 75% of amateur runners wear footwear that are too small for them. - [Return To Sport - High Days And Low Days, Not Rest Days!](https://reflexphysiotherapy.ie/post/return-to-sport-high-days-and-low-days-not-rest-days/): Several medical experts feel that there will be a spike in injuries in the coming weeks as thousands of club players get ready for their GAA championships after an extended spell of training in isolation. - [Running Part 1: Breathing - We're Doing It All Wrong!](https://reflexphysiotherapy.ie/post/running-part-1-breathing-we-re-doing-it-all-wrong/): Running, it’s all the craze at the moment. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or novice, in recent months the activity of running has exploded. - [Arthritis: Light At The End Of The Tunnel](https://reflexphysiotherapy.ie/post/arthritis-light-at-the-end-of-the-tunnel/): With the outbreak of COVID-19, many people’s routines have been dramatically affected. - [Why Exercise Is Even More Important As We Age!](https://reflexphysiotherapy.ie/post/why-exercise-is-even-more-important-as-we-age/): Nowadays, we all know the importance of exercising. It is recommended that we get 30-40 minutes of exercise 5-6 days a week. - [The 7 Benefits of Pilates](https://reflexphysiotherapy.ie/post/the-7-benefits-of-pilates/): In the 1920s, physical trainer Joseph Pilates introduced Pilates into America as a way to help injured athletes and dancers safely return to exercise and maintain their fitness. - [Setting Yourself Up For Success From Home](https://reflexphysiotherapy.ie/post/setting-yourself-up-for-success-from-the-home/): With the outbreak of COVID-19 a lot of people have switched from working in an office to working from home. ## Pages - [Massa articles](https://reflexphysiotherapy.ie/blog/hashtags/massa/) - [Health articles](https://reflexphysiotherapy.ie/blog/hashtags/health/) - [Blog topics](https://reflexphysiotherapy.ie/blog/hashtags/) - [Blog](https://reflexphysiotherapy.ie/blog/) - [Nursing Home Physiotherapy](https://reflexphysiotherapy.ie/nursing-home-physiotherapy/): Reflex Physiotherapy provides Nursing Home physiotherapy packages as part of our included services. - [Conditions Treated](https://reflexphysiotherapy.ie/conditions-treated/) - [Frequently Asked Questions](https://reflexphysiotherapy.ie/faq/): Our Leixlip clinic is located inside the Leixlip Amenities Sports Centre, Leixlip. - [Sciatica](https://reflexphysiotherapy.ie/sciatica/) - [Ankle pain](https://reflexphysiotherapy.ie/ankle-pain/) - [Running analysis](https://reflexphysiotherapy.ie/running-analysis/) - [Foot pain](https://reflexphysiotherapy.ie/foot-pain/) - [Elbow pain](https://reflexphysiotherapy.ie/elbow-pain/) - [Hip pain](https://reflexphysiotherapy.ie/hip-pain/) - [Knee pain](https://reflexphysiotherapy.ie/knee-pain/) - [Shoulder pain](https://reflexphysiotherapy.ie/shoulder-pain/) - [Neck pain](https://reflexphysiotherapy.ie/neck-pain/) - [Back pain](https://reflexphysiotherapy.ie/back-pain/) - [Contact](https://reflexphysiotherapy.ie/contact/) - [About](https://reflexphysiotherapy.ie/about/) - [Healthy Ageing](https://reflexphysiotherapy.ie/healthy-ageing/) - [Pilates](https://reflexphysiotherapy.ie/pilates/) - [Services](https://reflexphysiotherapy.ie/services/) - [Physio in Lucan](https://reflexphysiotherapy.ie/lucan/) - [Physio in Leixlip](https://reflexphysiotherapy.ie/leixlip/) - [Home](https://reflexphysiotherapy.ie/) [comment]: # (Generated by Hostinger Tools Plugin)