Hey, did you know that most treatment and diagnosis of back pain is a bit of a waste of time? There’s been a little bit of information in the media lately that a lot of the problems we see in healthcare related to aches and pains, about 80% of that’s low back pain. And theRead More…
Hey, everybody. Welcome to our new website. You may have noticed, if you’ve seen the old site, it’s very, very different. This website is all about helping you make a better decision about your physical health. So, the way it’s structured is there’s lots of little videos of me, unfortunately, with my messy hair andRead More…
Exercise regularly. This does not have to be anything overly strenuous, something as simple as a daily walk can make a huge difference. Eat a healthy diet. Proper nutrients allow the body to repair itself easier. Maintain good posture. Are you sitting up straight as you read this? Stretch your spine before and after sports.Read More…
Knee pain is the most common musculoskeletal complaint that brings people to their Physio. With today’s increasingly active society, the number of knee problems is increasing. Knee pain has a wide variety of specific causes and treatments. The knee joint’s main function is to bend, straighten, and bear the weight of the body, along withRead More…
Wrist Pain & Injuries – Physio Clinic Newsletter The wrist & hand form a precision instrument allowing performance of highly skilled tasks with great power or pinpoint accuracy. Injury to the hand or wrist can deprive us from achieving the most simple of tasks. Wrist pain or injury is common and can usually be successfullyRead More…
Back at work? It’s easy to get lost in our workdays. Meetings, deadlines, and a full inbox can really take a toll on our mental health. It’s important to remind yourself to breathe and practice a simple breathing exercise of 5 second inhales and 8 second exhales. Practice this for just five minutes a dayRead More…
De Quervain’s Tendonitis is an overuse injury like many other tendon injuries. Continuous gripping, pinching, squeezing or wringing motions can lead to this condition. Pain in the thumb and lateral wrist, over the radius, especially during use, is common with this injury. This syndrome is more common in women than in men. Physiotherapy Treatment forRead More…
Clinical Pilates group training will commence Tues 10th Jan @ 1.00pm. Sessions run for 60min, run by physiotherapist Joshua Hayter. Every Tues & Thurs @ 1.00pm Classes will by added according to demand. Claimable through health funds. Numbers limited to 4 per group Suits all ages, needs and conditions. Please enquire soon as there isRead More…
Whenever working out or doing any type of physical activity (gardening, hiking, household chores, etc.) stay tuned in to your body and how it feels. If you have an existing injury, take it seriously. Bottom line: If it hurts or doesn’t feel right, stop, and contact us.
Blocked ducts can occur whenever there is excessive compression of the ducts and restriction of milk flow. As the ducts are easily compressed, the compression does not need to be strong at all. The restricted milk can then ‘set’ and block the ducts. Any obstruction to normal breast drainage can be a factor in aRead More…