If you’ve ever finished a round of golf with a sore lower back, you’re certainly not alone. Back pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal problems experienced by golfers, from weekend players to professionals. The golf swing involves repeated trunk rotation, while walking several kilometres around a course adds to the physical demands of …
Millions of people worldwide suffer from arthritis. It can significantly lower a person’s quality of life by causing joint discomfort, stiffness, and trouble moving. Physiotherapy is another very successful method of managing arthritis, in addition to the standard therapies of medicine and surgery. Physio Pittwater helps people restore movement, reduce discomfort, and enhance their general …
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Why Do My Knees Hurt Going Down The Stairs? Have you ever noticed that walking on flat ground feels fine, but the moment you start walking downstairs, your knee begins to ache? You’re not alone. Knee pain when going down stairs is one of the most common complaints we see at Back to Health Physiotherapy. …
The back is one of the most common areas we treat as physiotherapists. It can affect all ages, young and old. What can cause back pain? Muscle or tendon injuries Wear and tear on the cartilage between joints Risk factors such as poor posture, being overweight, physical inactivity, joint stiffness. However, 85% of the time, …
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Neck pain is a common injury that affects almost every individual at least once in their lifetime. Due to its location, neck pain can bring along additional issues such as headaches, stiffness, or difficulty moving your head. That’s why it’s important to seek treatment early on.What does neck pain feel like?Some people describe neck pain as …
Some of the most common causes of shoulder pain are due to problems with the rotator cuff. The rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons surrounding the shoulder joint. When irritated, we can find ourselves struggling with injuries such as… Rotator Cuff Tendinitis: Inflammation of the tendons in the rotator cuff. Rotator Cuff Tears: Partial or …
Chronic low back pain is one of the most common health problems worldwide. For many people, the pain lingers for years, affecting sleep, mood, work, and overall quality of life. Traditional treatments often focus on scans, medication, or passive therapies, but new research shows there may be a better way. A large clinical trial …
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What is Scenar Therapy?Here at Back To Health Physiotherapy Clinic, we offer a cutting-edge, drug‑free treatment designed to harness your body’s own healing power. SCENAR Therapy originates from Soviet era space medicine and stands for Self-Controlled Energy Nero-Adaptive Regulator. It is a small handheld device that sends gentle electrical impulses through the skin and then …
Knee injuries are common in young athletes, but did you know the effects can last much longer than expected?A recent study followed teenagers with sport-related knee injuries over a 2 year period. They found that even after rehab, the injured leg often stays weaker than the uninjured one, for up to 24 months.The study also …
Many private health insurance extras reset at the end of the financial year. That means you should use your health insurance before the end of June to get the most benefit out of what you pay for. Why “Use It or Lose It” MattersMost health funds operate on a “use it or lose it” system. …
