Dry needling is used to enhance the healing process for many types of injuries. One of our fantastic physios who uses dry needling as part of her treatments, Imogen Young, has put together some information for you to help demystify dry needling.
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Are you wearing the right shoes? Today’s awkward amount of time is focused on shoes and feet. Do you ever find yourself with awkward moments of time, where it is not quite enough time before your ‘next thing’ to really start something else in between? This happens to me quite often, and with the extra…
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Niggles and pain can sometimes appear when we start to exercise more. I’ve treated plenty of enthusiastic over-50’s who have accidentally overdone it by exercising too hard before they’re up to it. If you are starting to exercise more as spring brings us warmer days. A systematic approach to returning to, or increasing exercise, will help prevent injuries and pain. Read on for 3 tips you can use to get back into action safely.
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Do you suffer from headaches? Today’s awkward amount of time is focused on headaches and neck pain. Do you ever find yourself with awkward moments of time, where it is not quite enough time before your ‘next thing’ to really start something else in between? This happens to me quite often, and with the extra…
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The shoulder is complicated. It is capable of a huge range of movement made possible through an intricate system of ligaments, tendons, muscles, nerves and joints. If just one link in the movement chain becomes problematic, the effect is felt throughout the shoulder complex causing damage and pain, particularly in the rotator cuff which gives the shoulder its stability and control.
Poor posture, poor upper body strength, and ageing are all factors that can compromise the rotator cuff tendons and increase the risk of injury. Read my blog for things you can do to keep your shoulder tendons healthy and decrease the likelihood of a rotator cuff injury.
Enjoy your week, Deb
What causes, and how do we help shin splints? Today’s awkward amount of time is focused on shin splints. Do you ever find yourself with awkward moments of time, where it is not quite enough time before your ‘next thing’ to really start something else in between? This happens to me quite often, and with…
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45% of Australians are not getting enough sleep which is detrimental to the body’s ability to repair and rejuvenate – a significant role in rehabilitation and recovery. Sleep is a powerful tool – too little sleep alters and slows recovery time from injury, and adversely affects overall physical and mental health, while good quality sleep of 8 hours can improve the effects of ageing, improve memory, healing from injuries and optimise your well – being. This week’s blog considers the best sleeping positions and tips to help you improve your sleep.
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How do we prevent falls? Do you ever find yourself with awkward moments of time, where it is not quite enough time before your ‘next thing’ to really start something else in between? This happens to me quite often, and with the extra time I have needed to think about my practice and how best to serve my clients in this time of physical distancing these little moments have started me thinking. So I introduced a 2 to 3 minute conversation on social media where I talk for a couple of minutes – no more – on a really useful or interesting snippet that I hope you will enjoy. All the best, Deb.
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Falls have increased during the Pandemic Strong and flexible muscles are critical to helping support joints, in particular, the knee, hip and shoulder joints. If unprotected – joints are at risk of injury – and people are at a higher risk of falling and causing more injury. At our clinics, we have seen a noticeable…
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The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is the joint that connects your jawbone to your skull.The TMJs acts like a sliding hinge on each side of your jaw and allow you to open your mouth.
Sometimes the TMJs can be painful or restricted. Symptoms of TMJ disorders can be pain when chewing, aching in and around the ear and or face, locking of the jaw which can make it difficult to open or close your mouth and clicking or grinding. This is often referred to as TMJ disorder. There are several things you can do to help TMJ pain. Read my blog for more.