Abdominal Separation: Everything you need to know
One pregnancy change we often see at The Brisbane Spine Clinic is Diastasis Recti (DR), more commonly known as abdominal separation.
Experiencing Dizziness or Vertigo? Physiotherapy Can Help.
Experiencing dizziness or vertigo can be debilitating. For some, vertigo can affect their ability to function in everyday life. If you’re suffering from regular symptoms of dizziness or vertigo and you’re wondering how we might be able to help, check out our blog article.
Useful stretches to relieve back and leg pain at work
A hysterectomy often involves an incision to the pelvic floor. It’ll hopefully improve your quality of life in many ways but, after a period of rest, you need to commit to a sustained program of exercises to strengthen your pelvic floor muscles, which help with continence.
A capable, supportive physiotherapist with a special interest in women’s health can help a great deal in your recovery after a hysterectomy.
Exercise and physiotherapy after a hysterectomy
A hysterectomy often involves an incision to the pelvic floor. It’ll hopefully improve your quality of life in many ways but, after a period of rest, you need to commit to a sustained program of exercises to strengthen your pelvic floor muscles, which help with continence.
A capable, supportive physiotherapist with a special interest in women’s health can help a great deal in your recovery after a hysterectomy.
10 Tips For A Healthy Spine
Here at The Brisbane Spine Clinic, we believe in individualised and non-invasive care and support for the spine.
Staying fit in your 50s – how your physiotherapist can help
It’s truly never too late to work on your fitness. Fifty-something is a great time to set some health and well-being goals. When it comes to getting the best from your body, experience and maturity are great assets, and you’ll know what works for you. Plus, the benefits of exercise in your 50s are endless.…
Recovering From Spinal Surgery
If you’ve been suffering from chronic back pain, you may be hoping that spinal surgery will provide relief.
However, spinal surgery alone is only half of the equation. There is a recovery period in the hospital, followed by months of rehabilitation. Taking steps to support your recovery is essential otherwise you might find yourself feeling disheartened that you’re still in pain months later.
Spinal Stenosis: What is it and how does physio help?
Spinal stenosis is a common medical condition where the spaces within your spine narrow. This may be due to normal wear and tear, a bulged disc, or changes in the spine triggered by the onset of osteoarthritis.
This can compress the spinal nerves and pinch them. Some people with spinal stenosis may not experience any symptoms, but the pressure on your spinal nerves can result in tingling, numbness, muscle weakness and moderate to severe pain. Here’s what a Physio can do to help.
Rheumatoid Arthritis: How does physio help?
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease which causes inflammation in the joints, leading to pain. Physiotherapists can support a person with rheumatoid arthritis to understand more about their condition, and the types of daily activities and modifications they can utilise to help improve their function and symptoms.
Here are a few of the things that Physiotherapists can do to help.
Cervicogenic headaches FAQ
There are numerous different types of headaches, ranging from the mild ones we all get from time to time to painful, debilitating conditions that can seriously impact the activities in your life.
Cervicogenic headaches are a lesser-known type of headache. Here’s what you need to know about them.