Knee pain is a common presenting symptom, with the knee joint being particularly susceptible to stress from overuse or mal-alignment. Knee pain causes can be the result of a sudden injury, overuse injury or an underlying condition such as an inflammatory condition like arthritis. Symptoms vary between each person and with thorough screening the cause…
Introduction to dry needling If you’ve ever had a soft tissue injury, you’ve probably had some dry needling done on you as part of your treatment. But what exactly is Dry Needling? Dry needling is a chiropractic and physiotherapy treatment based on the Trigger Point theory of discrete irritable points in skeletal muscle and fascia…
You may have heard or read something lately outlining how important your gluteal muscles are in regards to low back pain – Why is that though? The 3 muscles that make up your glutes are your gluteus maximus, medius and minimus. One of the main functions of them is to provide stability to your low back…
The bones or vertebrae that form the spine in your back are cushioned by small, spongy discs. When these discs are healthy, they act as shock absorbers for the spine and keep the spine flexible. But when a disc is damaged, it may bulge or break open. This is called a herniated disc. A herniated…
Instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilisation (IASTM) is a type of manual therapy treatment technique that involves the use of a specially designed stainless steel instrument to treat soft tissue dysfunctions. If you play a competitive sport or have a repetitive strain injury, you may have already been lucky enough to score a treatment session with one…
Have you always wondered whether to put an ice pack on your injury? Or if you should be resting? You may have been told to follow the R.I.C.E protocol for managing injuries such as ankle sprains, knee injuries, etc. For those who aren’t familiar with it, R.I.C.E stands for: Rest Ice Compression Elevation The ‘rest’…
A sprained ankle, also known as a rolled ankle, is a very common injury that people from all walks of life suffer every day. But how does a sprain occur? Fundamentally, a sprained ankle is the result of the ankle ligaments supporting the ankle overstretching and tear. It can be caused by rapidly changing directions,…
Sore heels? You may have a condition known as plantar fascitis. The plantar fascia originates at the calcaneus (heel bone) and fans out toward the toes helping to maintain the arch of the foot. Plantar fasciitis is caused by straining the ligament that supports your arch. Repeated strain can cause tiny tears in the ligament which…
There’s much more to your fitness than simply strength and endurance. Flexibility and mobility matter too. In simple terms mobility is how well a joint moves through its full range and flexibility is the length of a muscle. If you neglect them you’ll struggle to perform the most basic movements properly and efficiently. For example…
For some, touching your toes for a few seconds following a jog on the treadmill is plenty. It turns out that there is more to stretching than we think. The ‘how’ and ‘when’ of stretching may have the ability to make or break your fitness goals. In a typical work out or practice session it…
