Managing shoulder pain disorders can be a challenge, but it doesn’t have to be! A recent research review studied the current evidence on the effect of exercise programs on the shoulder pain of elite swimmers.*The results showed strong evidence for the effectiveness of exercise in treating shoulder pain.The results from various included studies showed;1. Less incidence of shoulder pain …
Have you ever heard someone say,“Stop running or you’ll wear your knees out!” We hear this idea from our clients all the time.The thing is current scientific evidence consistently shows there is no association between walking, running and common recreational sports and the progression of knee osteoarthritis.So we don’t believe running will “wear out” your knees.Other risk factors like …
The Plantar Fascia is a thick piece of tissue that runs from the heel to the toes. When this tissue becomes inflamed, we can experience a sharp stabbing-like pain near the heel. It is typically more prominent in the mornings or after long periods of rest. This is called Plantar Fasciitis.What causes Plantar Fasciitis?Often, some of …
Are you wondering if your injury will ever get better by itself? We hear this comment in the clinic all the time.Recent research shows that early intervention is vital.Jorven et al, (2000) conducted a study on two groups of people who had sustained a muscle injury recently. One group commenced treatment immediately while the other …
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 it.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 and function …
If you are like most of us you probably feel like you don’t stretch enough and need to do more. Hopefully, this article encourages you to do a bit more stretching!Stretching increases the body’s range of motion which helps decrease the chance of injuries to joints and muscles. As we age we tend to move and stretch …
Muscle cramps are sudden and involuntary contractions and can be quite painful and debilitating. There are several causes of muscle cramps, including dehydration, electrolyte imbalances, muscle fatigue, and poor circulation. How to prevent muscle cramps:– Stay HydratedStay well hydrated and maintain a balanced diet that includes sufficient electrolytes such as sodium, potassium and magnesium.– StretchStretching before …
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Dry needling is an effective treatment option for patients to help alleviate pain and improve mobility. The technique involves inserting thin acupuncture needles into trigger points in the muscles to release pain and increase movement in the body. We see great results in relieving pain and reducing stiffness and commonly use this technique in our …
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Whether your day-to-day setup is based indoors or outdoors remaining still for too long can lead our bodies to stiffen causing pain or injury. In previous blogs, we discussed the effects of prolonged sitting and workspace setups and the impacts this has on our bodies. Working long and tiring days can leave us feeling sluggish …
Approximately 22 million Australians live with osteoarthritis (Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2018) Almost every day we treat clients who have osteoarthritis in a joint of their body. Osteoarthritis is the “wear and tear” arthritis that can build up in the body.The good news is that there is a lot we can do to help …
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