Frozen shoulder—also known as adhesive capsulitis—can make simple tasks like reaching overhead or lifting groceries painfully difficult. But, here’s the good news: frozen shoulder physiotherapy remains one of the most effective and research-backed ways to regain mobility and reduce pain. At Turramurra Sport and Spinal Physiotherapy, we prioritize active, stage-specific care that empowers patients to […]
Physiotherapy for Whiplash: Effective Treatment & Recovery
Whiplash is a common neck injury caused by sudden, forceful movement of the head, often due to car accidents or sports injuries. Physiotherapy for whiplash is one of the most effective ways to relieve pain, restore mobility, and prevent long-term complications. If you’re struggling with stiffness, headaches, or reduced neck movement after an injury, physiotherapy […]
5 Effective At-Home Exercises for Cervicogenic Headaches
Do you suffer from recurrent throbbing headaches that start at the base of your skull and radiate up into your head or face? You may be experiencing cervicogenic headaches, which result from a problem in your neck (cervical spine). Inflammation, tension, or pressure in the joints of your neck irritates your nerves, leading to pain […]
8 Tips for Maintaining a Healthy Spine
Your spine is an incredible part of your body. It’s made up of 26 vertebrae that protect your spinal cord and 31 pairs of nerves that transmit signals between your brain and muscles. This impressive structure also allows for both movement and flexibility. However, injuries, disease, and certain lifestyle choices can negatively affect your spine’s […]
How to Manage Arthritis Pain with Physiotherapy
Arthritis impacts over 350 million people worldwide. As a leading cause of disability globally, arthritis pain can pose a frustrating dilemma. It might prevent you from enjoying your regular activities, as well as affect your overall quality of life. However, there is hope. While there is no cure for arthritis, many treatment options can slow […]
Physiotherapy for Shoulder Injuries: 5 Effective Treatments
Did you know that your shoulders connect three bones and include multiple ligaments, tendons, muscles, nerves, and blood vessels? It’s no surprise, then that shoulder injuries vary in nature and severity. Some common injuries include rotator cuff tendonitis or tears, dislocations, and fractures—all of which cause serious pain and reduced function of your shoulder. Whether […]
Spring Into the Garden: The 5 Best Ways to Avoid Injury
With the sun shining, your garden might be calling your name! But it’s been a few seasons since you’ve engaged in this activity. And injuries can happen suddenly, without warning. For instance, neck and shoulder pain, back pain, forearm pain, and elbow pain are common occurrences when gardening for long lengths of time. So, how […]
Shockwave Therapy: 5 Benefits and Applications
Did you know that the same technology used to break down kidney stones can help musculoskeletal conditions and injuries? Shockwave therapy (extracorporeal or radial shockwave therapy) uses pulsing sound waves to transfer energy to deeper parts of your soft tissue and bones to encourage healing and provide relief. With this treatment, sound passes non-invasively through […]
Preventing Sports Injuries (5 Tips from Physiotherapy)
Whether you are a professional athlete or you enjoy recreational sports on the weekend, an injury is a devastating blow. Shoulders, knees, and ankles often take a hit when something goes wrong. The most common sports-related injuries include back strains, ankle sprains, and fractures—many of which take months to heal. The good news is that […]
4 Ways to Perfect Your Posture at Work (and Say Goodbye to Back Pain!)
Did you know that lower back pain is the number one cause of disability worldwide? According to the World Health Organisation, in 2020, lower back pain affected more than 600 million people across the globe. Lower back pain is a common complaint, but tension and incorrect posture can cause neck and shoulder pain, too—and make […]
