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 …
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 …
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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Why Your Ankle May Keep Rolling: What the Latest Research Tells Us If you’ve ever rolled your ankle, you’ll know how painful and frustrating it can be. For some people, the ankle never feels quite the same again. Instead of fully recovering, it may continue to roll easily, leading to what’s called chronic ankle instability. This …
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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. …
Here’s Why Your Achilles Tendon Rehab Shouldn’t Be One-Size-Fits-All… Achilles tendon pain is usually felt at the back of your heel, where the tendon connects your calf muscles to your heel bone. If you’ve ever had Achilles tendon pain, you know how frustrating it can be. Whether you’re an athlete or just enjoy walking, that nagging …
Hip pain is a common issue that can affect people of all ages. Whether it came on suddenly after a specific movement or it’s been creeping up slowly over time, hip pain can be frustrating and limiting. Here at Back To Health, we want to help you understand what’s happening and how our physiotherapists can …
