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 […]
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 […]
Cervicogenic Headaches: 3 Ways Physiotherapy Can Help
Surprisingly, one out of every four adults suffers from cervicogenic headaches. A cervicogenic headache is a recurring headache that develops after a sudden neck movement, not moving your neck for a while, or trauma to your neck (like whiplash). It is usually accompanied by a stiff or painful neck. Undeniably, these can seriously disrupt your […]
3 Ways Physiotherapy Alleviates Sciatica
If you’re currently experiencing sciatica, you likely already know how disruptive it can be to your everyday life. And you’re likely all too familiar with common sciatica symptoms—like lower back, hip, and leg pain and numbness or tingling that extends through the buttocks and down the legs. The good news is that physiotherapy can both […]
How Physiotherapy Can Help Treat Cervicogenic Headaches
About two million Australians suffer from headaches and migraines. And when a headache or migraine strikes, you might find yourself quickly cancelling plans or withdrawing to bed for the rest of the day (talk about inconvenient!). Yet, many people find relief from their pain with a holistic approach like physiotherapy. For cervicogenic headaches, specifically, physiotherapy […]
Physiotherapy Intervention for Cervicogenic Headaches
Scientific studies show that at least 22% – 25% of adults suffer from cervicogenic headaches (CGH), with females being four times more at risk than men. The headaches are said to be triggered by musculoskeletal impairments around the neck, accompanied by symptoms such as dizziness, light-headedness and suboccipital neck pain. Pain around the neck or […]
Workplace Injury? Physiotherapy Can Offer Relief
There are millions of workers injured around the world each year. Accidents can range from falls, crushes from heavy loads, muscle and back strain, carpal tunnel, tendonitis’s and repetitive strain, amongst other conditions. You can seek some relief through various ways that include physiotherapy. Physiotherapy relaxes muscles, joints and tendons to bring some relief in […]
How to Improve Your Golf Performance with Physiotherapy – Tips from The Experts
As we come out of isolation and with the easing of restrictions, many of us will be thinking of getting back to our sports and pastimes. If you are a golfer or know someone that is or even someone just starting, please feel free to pass this on as it contains important information to help […]
Taking the Pain Out of a Pinched Nerve
Anyone who has ever endured a pinched nerve is well aware of the pain and discomfort that it inevitably causes. While generally acute in terms of duration, there can be times when such a condition becomes chronic if not alleviated within a timely fashion. Still, it is important to appreciate what might cause a pinched […]
Physiotherapy For Hip Bursitis
It is quite common for older individuals to experience a fair amount of hip pain from time to time. This is often caused by a condition known as hip bursitis (sometimes referred to as “trochanteric bursitis“). In order to understand the steps that can be taken to reduce the associated symptoms, it is first important […]
