At Back to Health Physiotherapy we commonly use Scenar therapy as part of our treatment. This article might help you understand better how it works and what scenar can help with.SCENAR therapy explained:SCENAR stands for Self Controlled Energo-Neuro Adaptive Regulator.Physiologically our health relies on the continuous exchange of information within the body. Each body system …
Are you feeling stiff and weak and wanting to improve your ability to do the things you love?Are you looking for an exercise class but you are not confident with where to go or what to do?Our closely-supervised and physio-run strength and stability classes are open for new clients on Monday’s and Thursday’sThese classes use …
Has this header grabbed your attention to want to keep reading? You might be looking for that one exercise to get rid of lower back pain. The truth is there is not one specific exercise that is best for lower back pain or any painful body part. Unfortunately, this way of thinking would be very …
Our understanding of pain has changed in recent years. We now know that each person’s beliefs about pain and the way they respond to it make a big difference to their recovery from injuries. We also know that there is a lot more to the pain we experience than just the physical component of the …
In our clinic one of the most common causes of injury we see are from people having falls. Although a small slip or fall can seem minimal it can lead to months of pain and physiotherapy to recover.People tend to think a fall is related to clumsiness or not paying attention however there are many …
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A recent study has shown that exercising regularly can actually make your body less sensitive to pain. We all know that exercising regularly is beneficial for our health and fitness however many of us do not realize that it also plays a role in minimizing pain sensitivity.A new compilation of a number of studies researching …
Everyone knows that exercise is good for you! However, it’s not just beneficial for the young, healthy and already fit, it is beneficial for all ages. Exercise is one of the best defenses against the tough aspects of the ageing process. Research has proven that not only heart and lung health improve with exercises, but physical activity …
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How much exercise is good for you? One of the most common excuses for exercise we hear is “I don’t have the time!” We use that excuse ourselves too occasionally and some days it’s hard to get off the comfy couch and get moving. Unfortunately, as we get older the risk of osteoarthritis …
Workstation Standards Having appropriate furniture and equipment in your office allows you to improve the setup of your workstation, increase your comfort and reduce potential injury. The following provides tips on how to set yourself up so that your workstation is working effectively for you. Desk – the height of the work surface and chair …
Ankle problems? Prone to sprains? It could be your proprioception Have you recently sprained your ankle? Are you prone to mis-stepping? After all the swelling has subsided the solution to getting you better lies in proprioception. Your body’s mind map or awareness of its position in space is referred to as proprioception. It is …
