Hip bursitis exercises: what causes hip bursitis and what aggravates it?
Active rehabilitation is an approach that recognises and affirms the key role you play in your own recovery from injury or illness.
Calf pain: what’s causing it and when should you see a physio?
A sudden tightness in your calf hits mid-run, making you limp home. It happens again when you’re doing nothing more demanding than watching TV. You plan to Google it, rest for a few days and hope it goes away. But should you be doing more than that? Calf pain is one of the most common […]
Understanding and Managing Spinal Wellbeing
Spinal pain is more common than many people realise. Around 619 million people worldwide were living with lower back pain in 2020, making it the leading cause of disability globally. This number is expected to rise to 843 million by 2050. While these statistics are significant, what truly matters is how spinal pain impacts your […]
Does butt wink increase the risk of back injury?
Squats are an excellent exercise for building lower body strength. Mastering the proper form isn’t easy though. All too often, you’re doing a butt wink without realising. Butt wink is an inefficient way to exercise and – even worse – it puts you at risk of several serious injuries.
Can Breathing Exercises Help With Back Pain? A Helpful Guide
It may sound simple, but there is a surprising link between the way you breathe and your back pain. Each breath can either contribute to spinal strain or help build a foundation of deep core stability that supports your spine. If you are looking for new strategies to manage back pain, understanding your breathing pattern […]
Understanding Movement When Experiencing Back Pain
When your back hurts, it can be difficult to know what to do next. You might wonder: “Should I rest completely, or is it better to try to move?” It’s a common and understandable concern, as nobody wants to risk making the discomfort worse. For many types of mechanical back pain, gentle movement is often […]
What is shoulder impingement syndrome and what are the treatment options?
What is shoulder impingement syndrome and what are the treatment options? We often talk about tears, pulls and aches when it comes to shoulder pain – but what about a pinch? Did you know some movements can cause compression in the top of your shoulder, leading to what’s called shoulder impingement syndrome? It’s a common […]
Dry needling vs acupuncture
If you’ve ever experienced muscle pain, tightness, or persistent discomfort, chances are you’ve googled how to solve them, but have you ever investigated dry needling or acupuncture as an option? If you have, you might be wondering what the difference is, given they sound similar. In this month’s blog, we investigate the distinct purposes and […]
Understanding BPPV – Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
Have you ever felt the rush of dizziness when standing up too quickly, or looking up to the ceiling? Maybe you’ve experienced your eyes filling with ‘stars’ when you look up from tying your shoe. This light-headed feeling could be BPPV (benign paroxysmal positional vertigo), a common inner-ear problem which causes vertigo and dizziness when […]
Could your knee pain be coming from your back?
Could your knee pain be coming from your back? When it comes to joint pain, we often zero in on the area causing the pain and blame it, but what if the aching sensation is caused by a different part of our body? When it comes to knee pain, there are a variety of causes. […]