Pain Basics PART 1: Pain is an alarm system
All of us have experienced pain at some point in our lives. While it’s a horrible experience, it’s an inevitable part of being human. But what exactly is pain? The …
What to expect following a Rotator Cuff Repair
Rotator cuff injuries are something which we commonly see in our physiotherapy clinic. A lot of people reading this may have heard the term “rotator cuff” or know somebody who …
DOMS – Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness – What is Normal?
Delayed Onset of Muscle Soreness (DOMS) What is DOMS? It is the term used to describe the pain and muscle stiffness experienced, 24-48 hours after high intensity, unaccustomed exercise, although symptoms …
Vertigo (BPPV) & Physiotherapy
BPPV (Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo) is the most common cause of vertigo, or dizziness. The sensation of vertigo is brought on due to a problem in the inner ear – …
Dowager’s Hump
Have you ever been out in public and noticed somebody with a hump on their upper back or lower neck? Or even worse, have you noticed it on yourself and wondered …
Will losing weight help to reduce your pain?
Ask yourself this simple question. Would your current health and/or injury be improved if you lost weight? Please be honest!! For some people, and some conditions, the answer will be “no”. However, …
Acute Locked (“Wry”) Neck
Acute Wry Neck Acute wry neck usually effects pre-teens to young adults, with a greater ratio of females to males. It usually has a sudden onset, with the nature of …
Headaches & Migraines- Are they the Same Thing?
The word “migraine” immediately stimulates a certain thought or emotion in most people. To some, it triggers a feeling of dread, as a migraineur (migraine sufferer) who experiences severe symptoms …
Heel pain in Sporty Kids
Has your sporty, active child been complaining of heel pain? Have you noticed them limping, or not getting involved in sport as fully as they normally would? Are they …
3 exercises we should ALL be doing… (Office workers, this is for you!)
In a world where we all seem to be spending more time sitting in front of computers, poor posture over a period of time can contribute to neck, shoulder and …