If you suffer with headaches, these simple stretches can help take some of the tension and pain away. Make sure you start GENTLY, and hold each stretch for 10 seconds or less. As your symptoms improve, you can gradually increase this to 20 seconds per stretch. Enjoy! To book in to see of our physiotherapists, […]
“Private Health insurance” means you pay money to a Private Health Insurance fund on a regular basis, and then they provide ‘rebates’ on specific services, so you only have to pay part of the total cost of the service. See list below of examples of Private Health Insurance Funds. In your Private Health Insurance, you […]
Commonly and unfortunately in the clinic we see a lot of clients presenting with persistent pain especially in the neck and back, or dizziness following a Motor Vehicle Accident (MVAs). Not to be taken lightly, MVAs can have profound impact on your quality of life – affecting your mental and social wellbeing as well as […]
You’ve sprained your ankle, hurt your back, or pulled a hamstring, and you’ve done the right thing and booked in to see a physio. It’s going to take at least a few weeks to sort this out, and suddenly a few weeks seems like a REALLY LONG TIME when you can’t even walk properly. ARGH […]
Welcome spring without injuring yourself. Gardening is a fantastic way of keeping active and caring for your body, mind and soul.
Many injuries we see in the clinic are partly due to people not moving enough on a regular basis. Perhaps they are sitting for long hours.
Physio treatment for vertigo I’m so dizzy my head is spinning… It’s invisible to everyone except for my physio! Dizziness and vertigo are a common complaint and they can be treated successfully by a trained physiotherapist. The first step is to rule out any serious medical reason for dizziness, which is very unlikely. Physio’s are […]
Staying Active With Arthritis What Does Arthritis Mean? It’s a name for a group of conditions affecting any joint in the body. These conditions cause damage to the joints, and symptoms include pain, stiffness, swelling, redness or warmth in the joint. Arthritis can include: Osteoarthritis Rheumatoid arthritis Gout Ankylosing spondylitis How will exercise help my […]
Anti-inflammatory gels are readily seen on TV commercials and available at your chemist, and if you are wondering how do they work, you are not alone! This is a very common question, frequently asked in clinic. Anti-inflammatory (NSAIDs) topical gels work by the same process as orally taken NSAIDs. They reduced pain and inflammation by […]
Do you get up at the end of the day and feel like your neck and shoulders are stiff and tight? We were never designed to sit for as long as many of us do, and as I find myself spending longer and longer at my computer, I really feel your pain! Here's my solution to...