We see a lot of sore backs here in the clinic. Here are some common questions people ask when they come in with low back pain. 1) “do I need an x-ray or a scan?”If your back pain wasn’t caused by a traumatic incident, then you typically don’t need any scans. X-rays and scans are […]
rehabilitation
Shoulder pain
Shoulder pain is one of the most common reasons people come to physio. Our shoulders are hard-working joints! They are often affected when we use devices a lot, or work at a desk or behind a steering wheel. Even though the shoulder is a ball-and-socket joint, the muscles around the joint provide most of the […]
KIDS’ INJURIES: aren’t they just little adults?
No! Kids aren’t just little adults! And they have a whole different set of injuries that adults don’t get. A lot of injuries we see in the clinic are associated with kids that are growing. There is a whole set of conditions that involve the attachment of a muscle to a bone. Often, a bone […]
RETURN TO THE GYM
It’s only fair to let gyms open when pubs and clubs are open too. I know what I have been missing the most! As with any change in activity, it is super important that you pace yourself with your return to the gym. No-one should expect to be able to lift the same weights at […]
ELBOW PAIN
Tennis elbow? Golfer’s elbow? “I don’t even play those sports!!” Pain on either the inside (golfer’s) or outside (tennis) of the elbow is caused by the muscles in our forearm that allow us to grip objects. That’s why it is related to playing sports which require gripping! However, most cases of either tennis or golfer’s […]
Ankle Injury Prevention
Ankle injuries can be prevented (first-time sprains as well as recurrences) by balance training. So get stuck into the activities listed in our balance exercises blog post! Ankle strapping and bracing can also prevent ankle injuries, as well as reduce the severity of an injury if it does happen. We have ankle braces for sale […]