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? 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…
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…
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? 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.…
A pain in your lower back can keep you on the sidelines for longer than you’d like. It’s the most common injury we see as physiotherapists, mostly because it’s so easy to do. Whether you’re lifting weights, moving furniture or dancing the night away with friends; a back injury can be lurking around, just waiting…