The Great North Run is back on Sunday 13 September 2026, and this year marks 45 years of the race. From here in the Tyne Valley, you can feel the buzz building. Neighbours are lacing up. Group chats are filling with training screenshots. It is the kind of summer energy that makes you want to…
You can see a physio without a GP referral. In fact, most adults in England can now book directly, skip the GP entirely, and start treatment within days rather than months. If pain, injury or stiffness is holding you back, you do not have to wait your turn on a hospital list to get moving…
An ankle sprain is the most common sports injury we treat at InSync Therapy. Rugby, football, cricket, tennis and running all produce them in numbers, and most follow the same story. The player hobbles to the sideline, ices the ankle, and tries to “walk it off” over the following days. That instinct feels sensible. It…
Cycling injuries in Northumberland are more common than many riders expect and most of them are preventable. Whether you commute along the Tyne Valley, tackle the Hadrian’s Cycleway at weekends, or train on the lanes around Hexham, the demands cycling places on your body are real. This post explains the most common injuries we see…
Stiff shoulder after a long week at your desk? Niggling knee after a weekend run? You might already be covered for physiotherapy even if you live and work right here in Hexham or the wider Tyne Valley. At InSync Therapy, we regularly meet people who have delayed booking an appointment because they assumed they would…
In our Hexham clinic, we regularly see women in their mid-40s who haven’t connected joint stiffness, longer recovery times or persistent tendon pain to hormonal change. Once the link is understood, the path forward becomes much clearer. You are in your early 40s. You have started waking up with stiff hips. Your knees ache after…
If you have been told you have Achilles tendinopathy, Hexham and the wider Tyne Valley see this injury regularly in runners, footballers, cricketers, and women going through perimenopause. You may already know the frustration. It hurts to walk. It hurts first thing in the morning. And just when you think it is getting better, it…
Hip pain that lingers is one of the most common problems we see at InSync Therapy. If you have been managing hip pain in Hexham or the Tyne Valley for weeks or months, you will know how frustrating it can be. Especially when rest does not seem to help. What makes it worse is not…
Golf looks gentle from the outside. A steady walk, a smooth swing, fresh air. But ask any golfer who has spent weeks off the course with a stiff lower back, a painful hip, or a wrist that won’t settle. The forces running through your body during a golf swing are significant. Over 18 holes, you…
Injury rehabilitation in Hexham has changed. If someone told you to rest and ice a soft tissue injury, that advice came from a protocol that the evidence has largely moved on from. At InSync Therapy, we apply current, research-led approaches ones that protect your strength and function from day one, not after weeks of passive…
“The first few walks were fine. Then suddenly it started hurting.” That is the most common thing we hear from people training for Hadrian’s Wall. And it is not a sign that something is seriously wrong. It is a sign that the body was not quite ready for the load being asked of it. If…
A ForceDecks assessment Hexham patients can access at InSync Therapy gives you objective data on strength, balance and movement from the very first session. When people start rehabilitation, one of the most common questions they ask is: how will I know when I’m ready? It is a fair question. Feeling better is a start. But…
As the weather improves across Hexham and the Tyne Valley, many people return to their gardens after a quieter winter. It’s a positive shift more movement, fresh air, and time outdoors. Year on year, gardening injuries in Northumberland increase sharply as spring arrives. Back pain, knee irritation, shoulder problems and flare-ups of existing conditions often…
Marathon training injuries are common in the final 6 to 8 weeks before race day. If you’re building mileage around Hexham, the Tyne Valley paths or local hill routes, this is the stage of training where small niggles often start to appear. Tight calves.Achilles soreness in the morning.A knee that aches after long runs.A hamstring…
You wake up one morning and your shoulder feels stiff. Reaching behind your back is uncomfortable. Putting on your coat is
awkward. Lying on that side in bed suddenly hurts.
You haven’t fallen. You haven’t injured it. You’ve just… noticed it.
Think about the last time you hesitated before bending down to tie your shoe, or felt that familiar twinge when lifting shopping bags from the car boot. That moment of uncertainty wondering if your back will “go” is exactly what spine health is about.
You’ve started weight loss injections like Mounjaro, Ozempic or Wegovy. Congratulations, you’re taking control of your health. Your clothes fit better, the scale is moving in the right direction, and you’re seeing real progress. Now here’s the exciting part: you can amplify these results dramatically by adding one simple element to your plan. The Game…
Fear after injury is not weakness; it is your nervous system trying to protect you from more pain. The problem is that this protective system often overreacts and keeps you from doing the very movements that would heal you. Researchers describe a pattern called the fear‑avoidance cycle: you feel pain, you start to fear movement,…
🎄 Get ready for the most festive giveaway in the Tyne Valley! From 8th to 20th December 2025 InSync Physiotherapy is bringing Christmas cheer with 12 incredible daily prizes perfect for golfers, wellness lovers, and local treat seekers. Follow along on our Facebook and Instagram pages for daily reveals and entry instructions. Here’s everything you…
As winter sets in across Hexham, many of us naturally start to slow down. The cold mornings, shorter days, and cozy evenings indoors make it easy to skip our usual walks, gym sessions, or outdoor hobbies. While taking a bit of rest can be beneficial, this seasonal slowdown can have a hidden downside — it…
Many of us spend long hours sitting at a desk. While office work keeps our minds active, it can take a toll on our bodies. Prolonged sitting is linked to back pain, poor posture, fatigue, and long-term health issues such as heart disease and type 2 diabetes. The good news? Small changes to your workplace…
We’re thrilled to announce something brand new for our community: our physiotherapist, Sara Mather, is now offering advanced injection therapy — including the groundbreaking Cingal®️ injection — and we’re the very first clinic in Hexham to do so! At our clinic, we’re passionate about staying at the forefront of evidence-based treatment. Injection therapy is backed…
Osteoarthritis is one of the most common joint conditions we see here at InSync Physiotherapy in Hexham, especially among active adults and older individuals in the Tyne Valley. It’s often misunderstood as a condition that means you should “slow down” or “rest more” — but in most cases, the opposite is true. Staying strong, moving…
In today’s screen-dominated world, we’re spending more time than ever at desks, on laptops, or using digital devices — whether at work, home, or even the local café. But did you know that poor workstation ergonomics are one of the leading causes of neck, shoulder, and back pain? At InSync Physiotherapy in Hexham, Sara Mather,…
As the sun shines over the beautiful Tyne Valley, many of us in Hexham and the surrounding areas are getting stuck into our gardens — whether it’s planting, pruning, or finally tackling that overgrown hedge. While gardening is a fantastic way to stay active, it’s also one of the most common causes of aches, strains,…
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