We spend a lot of time sleeping, so it’s natural to pay close attention to our mattress. Naturally, our head, neck, and spine health depend on it. However, don’t overlook the innocent looking pillow!

Many of us assume that any type of head support works, but the reality is that the wrong pillow choice can cause neck stiffness, back pain and recurring headaches…

Common sense and (increasingly) scientific studies tell us that overweight and obese people have the greatest risk of back problems and the worst recovery rate. A patient’s fear of movement and a lack of exercise are major factors that prevent genuine recovery. In effect, we have a vicious cycle of back issues and inactivity which usually leads to more severe and chronic…

Nonspecific back pain refers to pain in the back due to an unknown cause. This type of pain may be persistent and disabling and may or may not respond readily to over the counter drugs. Not having a plausible explanation for your condition can cause some anxiety. However, physiotherapy may provide relief.

Therapeutic exercise is a form of bodily movement aimed at correcting a physical impairment, restoring normal function and promoting a state of well being. It has to be tailored to meet the specific goals, capabilities and precautions relative to the client. Physiotherapists use therapeutic exercise to improve range of motion, flexibility, strength and endurance and cardiovascular health. Therapeutic exercise has been found to be helpful in cases of arthritis, low back pain, stroke, knee and shoulder injuries…

If you are recovering from surgery or prolonged illness, from muscle strain, ligament sprain or another type of soft tissue injury, if you have suffered a fractured bone, if you have just had a baby or if you suffer from osteoporosis, you may need to do strengthening exercises as part of your rehabilitation…

Today, Pilates exercises have been simplified and broken into stages and have become a major tool used by physiotherapists to treat shoulder, spine and hip injuries as well as whiplash, spina bifida, stroke and even post surgical patients, especially after spinal procedures…

Muscle energy techniques are osteopathic techniques used by physiotherapists to assess and correct asymmetry and dysfunction in the body. This asymmetry and dysfunction may be the response to an acute trauma (such as a muscle tear) or may be related to more chronic conditions (such as prolonged poor posture), both of which can cause certain muscles to lose their flexibility resulting in asymmetry between the left and right sides of the body.

Massage therapy, which physiotherapists commonly refer to as soft tissue therapy, is a popular treatment choice in many clinical settings. Massage therapy at a physiotherapy clinic is often called remedial massage therapy, which means that is practiced by a qualified health care professional to help in the healing of muscle dysfunction rather than a massage given purely for general relaxation purposes such as with a beautician.

One of the most common complaints that bring people to the physiotherapy clinic is low back pain or pain in the lumbar region. In some people it may be a sudden onset after lifting or bending, or it may be a chronic condition with frequent flare-ups. Lumbar stabilisation involves strengthening your core stabilising muscles to protect the spine from injury and prevent low back pain.

Rowing is a beautiful sport whether for competition or recreation; however inadequate fitness level and skill or overuse can lead to injury. If you have become injured while rowing, you should see us for an assessment and treatment.