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.
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…
What is a bulging disc and how is it treated?
We see a number of patients who have been told they need spinal surgery due to a disc bulge and are exploring other treatment options before deciding on the way forward. A key concern for many people is whether their disc bulge will return.
So, what is a disc bulge? When does it matter? And will it come back?
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.
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…
Is it too late to fix my posture?
They say you can’t teach an old dog new tricks, but your spine might disagree. Whether you’ve been hunched over a laptop like a question mark or perfecting the art of the couch slouch, there’s hope yet. Posture problems may sneak up on you over years of bad habits, but with the right approach you…
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…
Headache and physiotherapy – The Watson Approach
What comes first, the neck pain or the headache? While it’s not an age-old question, many headache sufferers could be questioning whether their back and neck could be the cause of their headaches.
Understanding the benefits of active rehabilitation: How movement accelerates recovery
Active rehabilitation is an approach that recognises and affirms the key role you play in your own recovery from injury or illness.