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Posture as a concern
Posture is a concern. There is no evidence for a perfect posture. One needs to move regularly and change posture in order to decrease pain. We can advise you on the best set-up for work and leisure activities and give you [...]
Will exercise and activity damage my already aching back and neck?
When we are in pain, the body’s natural response is to avoid anything that may pose a threat to healing. Although one feels like curling up in bed and doing nothing, the evidence shows us a different picture! Your joints, discs, [...]
Are you taking good care of your painful body?
We are already 2 months into 2026 – have you set goals for healthy living and started exercising in earnest? Much research has been done: into the link between good eating (healthy gut biome) and decrease in pain Inflammation also increases [...]
Are you in pain or suffering with an injury?
Back and neck pain, and also headaches are problems we regularly treat with great success. Sometimes back pain is accompanied by leg pain (sciatica) and one can experience pain, or pins and needles, down your arm and into your hand with [...]
Are you at risk of falling?
Falls are the second leading cause of unintentional injury deaths worldwide. Falls can happen anywhere, at any time, to persons of any age. Adults over 60 years of age are at greatest risk of fatal falls. Falls often result in serious [...]
We’ve got your back! …. And neck!
Back pain is very common and can be extremely debilitating. Patients become concerned when there seems to be no apparent cause of their pain. Simple low back pain is where no serious cause can be found… Pain may be mild or [...]
Rotator cuff tears are common
Rotator cuff tears are common. But a lot of these problems can be helped with physiotherapy. Strengthening all of the muscles of the shoulder helps. Often a problem in your neck contributes to your shoulder problems. Please visit us to determine [...]
Knee pain and arthritis is common as we age….
Knee pain and arthritis is common as we age. A lot of research has been done by the Australian Physiotherapists. Knee osteoarthritis has been found to be an inflammatory condition. Belly fat is inflammatory, and this increases your knee pain. Weight [...]
Back pain is a common problem
Back pain is a common problem and many patients have X-rays and scans which offer scary results, like degeneration, spondylosis, disc bulges, pinched nerves and bone-on-bone arthritis. Many of these are natural changes of ageing. With each decade of life, these [...]
Some tips for the festive season
When embarking on a long journey divide your trip into short segments of two hours. This avoids driver fatigue and your back will thank you for the break. Get out and walk around your car or to the restrooms, this helps [...]
Have you tried playing Padel?
Many of our patients have taken up Padel, which is the rage at the moment. Everyone seems to be enjoying the game and there are Padel courts popping up all over Benoni, and also at all of the popular holiday destinations. [...]
What do you believe about back pain?
Many people believe a lot of myths around back pain. These cause a person to take the incorrect actions which are not helpful in the long-term. Myths include: Rest is the best treatment for low back pain Back pain is always [...]
Celebrating Women’s Month
This month we celebrate the Women in our practice. Many women are so busy looking after their families, that they neglect self-care. It is important during this month to take stock of where you are and how healthy you are. Are [...]
Why is my pain worse in winter?
Many of us suffer more with pain in the cold winter months. There are a number of factors contributing to this phenomenon. We have sensors in our nerves which measure position, movement, pressure, danger, and temperature (COLD). So, if your nervous [...]
Frozen Shoulder
Frozen Shoulder is a very painful and debilitating condition. It can also be called adhesive capsulitis, bicipital tenosynovitis, and contracture syndrome. Patients experience pain in the shoulder and progressively tend to lose range of movement. They also experience disturbance of sleep. [...]
Rotator cuff related pain
Rotator cuff related pain covers a of different diagnoses, including Rotator cuff tears, supraspinatus tendonitis, Subacromial bursitis, and Shoulder impingement syndrome. There is strong evidence in the literature that strengthening the shoulder can have a marked effect on shoulder pain. Non-traumatic [...]
Treating childrens injuries
School children have been thrown into a very busy term of athletics, swimming galas and rugby. Many of them were not physically strong enough to take the increased load and have picked up injuries. Please bring your children for treatment of [...]
My pain just won’t go away!
Many patients are battling with persistent pain, particularly in their backs and necks. Some are feeling hopeless, thinking that they will never get better and be able to resume the activities which give them meaning and joy. There are many things [...]
Helping you to have a healthier year with less pain and more activity
Many patients have started the year with the intention of increasing their levels of exercise and becoming healthier. Unfortunately, sometimes the increased load does not match your capacity to handle the activities. Children are forced to do athletics and start sport [...]
How necessary is sleep anyway?
Many of our patients are battling to sleep. Besides interfering with your ability to work and function properly the next day, lack of sleep can cause an increase in pain. But sleep is important for so much more…. Disturbed/poor sleep affects [...]
Ankylosing Spondylitis (Axial spondyloarthritis)
Ankylosing Spondylitis (Axial spondyloarthritis) predominantly affects the spine With inflammatory changes causing pain, stiffness, and a loss of motion in the back. Physiotherapy aims to decrease pain, improve spinal mobility and functional capacity. Also to decrease stiffness, correct postural deformities, and improve [...]
Osteoarthritis vs Rheumatoid Arthritis?
Osteoarthritis vs Rheumatoid Arthritis? Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis. It involves the wearing away of the cartilage that surrounds the bones in your joints. It is a degenerative disease. Rheumatoid arthritis is a disease in which the immune [...]
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis affects 1 in 1000 children
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis affects 1 in 1000 children. Symptoms include swollen, stiff and painful joints in the knees, hands, feet, ankles, shoulders, elbows, or other joints, often in the morning or after a nap. Patients have warmth or redness in a [...]
Are you battling with your chest and sinuses?
Swine flu, Covid, bronchitis and sinusitis seem to be on the increase, and many of our patients have been really sick and booked off work for quite a long time. If there seems to be a persistent cough Physiotherapy for your chest [...]
Do you have shoulder problems?
Many patients experience shoulder pain. Often the diagnosis is Rotator Cuff Tear or Frozen Shoulder, and patients are referred to the Orthopaedic surgeon for surgery. There are many causes of shoulder pain, and physiotherapy offers a great option when trying to [...]
