Common pre-natal and post-natal problems that Physios may treat include: Spinal Pain Pelvic Pain Mastitis Pelvic Floor Weakness Back Pain Abdominal Bulging Carpal Tunnel Post Caesarean Pain Stability Ligament/Muscle Strains The objective of physiotherapy is to gently restore balance to the body through several techniques in a drug-free environment. Some of the treatment techniques we […]
Why is good posture important? A good postural position permits you to breathe better, and as a result reduces fatigue and minimises other side-effects associated with bad posture. Proper posture keeps muscles, ligaments, bones and internal organs in their natural position. This reduces wear and tear of joints, and relieves stress, improving health and enhancing […]
You may have heard or read in the news lately about a new and exciting treatment for osteoarthritic or cartilage-damaged joints using stem cells. So what exactly does this mean? And if you are a sufferer of joint pain – is it worth getting excited about? First off – what are stem cells? The cells […]
Neck Pain can be a debilitating health problem. Your head is heavy and balanced on a narrow support made up of seven bones called vertebrae. The vertebrae are separated from each other by discs, stabilised by joints and ligaments and moved by muscles. Because the neck is so mobile, it is easily damaged. Onset of […]
Sciatica describes pain felt along the sciatic nerve, which runs from your lower back, down through the buttock, hamstrings and into the lower leg. The sciatic nerve is the longest nerve in the body. Sciatica is characterised by pain, numbness, and weakness in the legs. Commonly pain and numbness are located at the calf, foot, or […]
The “pelvic floor” refers to a group of muscles that attach to the front, back and sides of the pelvic bone and sacrum (the large fused bone at the bottom of your spine, just above the tailbone). Like a sling or hammock, these muscles support the organs in the pelvis, including the bladder, uterus or […]
Modified Cobra Stretch Lie facedown on the floor with thumbs directly under shoulders, legs extended with the tops of your feet on the floor. Tighten your pelvic floor, and tuck hips downward as you squeeze your glutes. Press shoulders down and away from ears. Push through your thumbs and index fingers as you raise your […]
Posture is the position in which we hold our bodies while standing, sitting, or lying down. Good posture is the correct alignment of body parts supported by the right amount of muscle tension against gravity. Without posture and the muscles that control it, we would simply fall to the ground. Normally, we do not consciously […]
http://www.macleans.ca/society/the-end-of-the-ice-age/ Well as you can see from this article the RICE paradigm is getting challenged as new research begins to surface. My Thoughts… What feels good when you’re hurting…? Cold !!! What happens when you use ice for too long…? RED SORE SKIN !!! My Answer…. Balance When you initially injure yourself […]
Hamstring strains happen when any of your hamstrings muscles or its tendons is stretched beyond what it can withstand or torn when substantial stretching of the muscle occurs. Hamstring strains are fairly common in sports activities requiring the athlete to forcefully run or jump. A hamstring strain is also called a pulled hamstring or hamstring […]
