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My back hurts so much! Is there something seriously wrong with it?
1 Back Pain is common and normal. Eighty percent of people will experience an episode of back pain during their lifetime. Most acute back pain is the result of simple strains or sprains and the prognosis is excellent. Within the first [...]
Pain, pins and needles or numbness down the arm
Many people develop pain, pins and needles or numbness down the arm or in their hands or fingers. These symptoms are fairly common in people who work on computers. These symptoms can be very worrying, as nerve related symptoms are often [...]
Headaches and migraines
Headaches and migraines can be very debilitating and affect your ability to concentrate and maintain your standard of working. Many headaches have their origin in the neck or upper spine. These joints can refer pain into the back of your head, [...]
Physio for your neck and back
In summer we get more active with exercise and more physical in the garden and around our homes, and our backs may play up and patients may experience pains in all parts of their spines. Physio treatment is really effective for [...]
Exam time
Exam time is quite a stressful experience, and many students develop headaches, neck and back pain. We are able to help with correct setup of your workstation, and exercises to help keep your body moving without taking up too much of [...]
Sinus and chest problems?
As we are enjoying the rainy season, temperatures are fluctuating and many people are battling with sinus and chest problems. We have very effective treatments for sinusitis and coughing. You don’t have to suffer from a constant blocked/ runny nose, and [...]
Carolyn’s foot surgery experience
If you are going for surgery, please ask the doctor what you can expect in the rehabilitation period, and what limitations will be placed on you. Carolyn recently underwent foot surgery and shares her experience. Although I was informed about 2 [...]
Are you considering or going for surgery?
With ageing, our bodies undergo normal changes. As our skin wrinkles and out hair becomes grey, so we also develop wrinkles on the inside. Our joints may become stiff and painful…. BUT do we automatically require joint replacements. The latest research [...]
Recondition for sport and gain strength
As more sporting events are resuming, we have seen an increase in patients requiring physiotherapy. Covid restrictions have meant that sportsmen have become deconditioned and have lost strength. We are able to help you with an individual training program, and exercises [...]
Adults participating in exercise programs
We are actively encouraging adults to participate in an exercise program as it has positive benefits for people with diabetes, cholesterol, heart disease, and depression. Exercise also helps to reduce pain. Most people can exercise without visiting the doctor first BUT [...]
Advice on starting or resuming sport or exercises
With the opening of schools to all children, school sporting activities have resumed. Unfortunately over the lockdown period, many children have become deconditioned and weak. Many children are not ready to resume sport at their previous level of participation and some [...]
Tips for the December holidays
For those of you staying at home, it is a good idea to schedule some physical activities, like daily walks, getting your bicycle out, or trying a few stretching and strengthening exercises. It could be a fun family activity to go on [...]
Tips for travelling
Since we are all feeling the effects of the pandemic and prolonged lockdown, most patients are hoping to unwind during the December holidays. For those of you who are travelling long distances…. Remember to break your journey every 2 hours to [...]
Preventing falls, and treatment of chronic pain
People of any age can fall, anywhere and anytime. People of over 65 years are most likely to fall and sustain more severe injuries. Annually, a third of elderly persons sustain a fall. Common injuries include fractures of the shoulder and [...]
What is long COVID
Long COVID has been preliminarily defined as the presence of signs and symptoms that develop during or following an infection consistent with COVID-19 which continue for 12 weeks or more. Typically, it is referred to as acute COVID-19 until 4 weeks [...]
Fatigue and post-exertional symptom exacerbation
FATIGUE Fatigue is a feeling of extreme exhaustion and is the most common symptom of Long COVID. It: • is not easily relieved by rest or sleep • is not the result of unusually difficult activity • can limit functioning in [...]
Rotator Cuff related shoulder pain
Many patients have Rotator Cuff Related Shoulder pain. Research has shown that a graded exercise program is as effective as surgery for most problems of the rotator cuff……see more In subacromial Impingement syndrome exercise significantly reduces the need for surgery up [...]
Do I really need knee or hip surgery?
A lot of people over 55 years old are suffering from pain in their joints, most commonly in their hips and knees. Many are diagnosed with osteoarthritis and are worried that they will need a joint replacement. Most persons in their [...]
What products should I buy?
Every week there are new products being advertised on TV and social media. I think we have all fallen for good marketing strategies. There is really no quick-fix for getting stronger, fitter and losing weight. One has to be determined to [...]
Which exercise program or gym is best?
It is a good idea to discuss this with your physio so that we can tailor-make a rehabilitation program for you. Usually patients adhere to training when they are doing exercise that they love… if you hate the exercise you will soon [...]
Physio, Bio or Chiro? Who should I visit first?
A lot of people believe that chiro is for the joints and physio for the muscles. This is NOT TRUE. Physiotherapists treat the joints, muscles AND the nervous system. We are trained at Medical School with a 4-year honours degree, and [...]
“Covid-Lockdown Children” – how we can assist
Online classes and self learning have created problems with children in that they are sitting still for long periods of time. We have treated a lot of scholars for headaches, neck and back pain which was aggravated by prolonged periods of [...]
Working from home has its challenges
Working from home has its challenges and a lot of people are experiencing neck and back pain. Working on a laptop on a dining room table, or even worse, your lap or in bed puts one’s spine in an awkward position. Also, [...]
Have you had surgery?
If you have had any surgery in any part of your body, we can help you get back into shape. Whether it is an orthopaedic operation, mastectomy or abdominal surgery we can help restore your range of movement and help you to [...]
Make your travels and holiday more enjoyable
To make your travels and holiday more enjoyable, pop in before you leave to have any niggling pain or problems treated. We have some advice for you: When embarking on a long journey, remember to take your lumbar roll if you [...]
