We live in a busy society, and with this come expectations to perform, whether it be at work, school or even in our hectic family routines. And from time to time, our bodies bear the brunt of both emotional and physical stresses and we usually only ever contact a Physiotherapist if we are experiencing pain…
Have you experienced aches and pains or an injury which won’t seem to get better? How long have you been suffering with immobility, as a result, of this pain? Chances are these pains can be treated by a Physiotherapist, but sometimes we tend to tough it out because we are time poor or simply think…
With smooth movements, a focus on breathing and gentle strengthening, Pilates is a safe and effective way for women to exercise during pregnancy. In fact, Pilates is often incorporated into pregnancy physiotherapy classes, providing pre and postnatal mothers with a variety of benefits. Some women even claim that incorporating Pilates into their routine prior to…
Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (simply known as ESWT) has become a popular treatment solution for various musculoskeletal disorders or orthopaedic conditions such as plantar fasciitis, tendonitis or tennis elbow. In fact, a study conducted by the Food and Drug Administration in the United States discovered a 92% reduction in pain for chronic sufferers of plantar fasciitis…
Back pain of any sort can be debilitating and quite unbearable, often leaving suffers to consider various medications and even surgery to rectify the problem. In fact, estimates gathered by the Australian Bureau of Statistics in 2014-2015 revealed that 3.7 million Australians suffer from back problems. It is also predicted that 70-90% of individuals will…
We all are quite familiar with the benefits that daily exercise and physical activity have on our health, however stretching is often less emphasised and even overlooked. In fact, many studies have concluded that stretching is just as important and should be incorporated into daily exercise activities to improve overall body functioning, increase confidence, improve…
What is acupuncture? Dating back approximately 3000 years, acupuncture is a form of Traditional Chinese Medicine and is used to alleviate patients of pain, improve the body’s functioning and promote self-healing. The practice involves inserting fine, sterile, filiform needles into the skin’s surface at specific points on the body, commonly referred to as “acupoints”. The…
The most important thing to consider when beginning to treat lower back pain is to attain a correct diagnosis. This means finding out whether the pain is mechanical (coming from your musculoskeletal system) or organic (tumours, infections of bones/organs, or fractures). Mechanical pain can be resolved quite well through chiropractic care and/or physiotherapy and is…
