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Is it safe for you to be doing exercise if you have pain?
Many people suffering from pain, especially in the back, shoulder, hip and knee are worried that exercise will make their pain worse. When the pain is acute and one is seeing your physiotherapist for treatment you will gradually be given more [...]
Physiotherapy for children
If you are worried that your child’s poor posture is going to cause long term problems, it is a good idea to have a Physiotherapy assessment. There is no evidence that poor posture causes long term problems. The big problem is [...]
Does your child need Physiotherapy?
Children do not commonly complain of persistent pain. During growth spurts, however, the muscles and bones grow at different rates, sometimes causing a lot of pain in the limbs. Uneven growth rates (often at 7-9 years and then puberty) cause muscles [...]
Dry Needling
Dry needling is a very successful medical treatment, which uses very thin needles without any medication (a dry needle) to achieve its aim. Dry needling is used to treat pain and dysfunction caused by muscle problems, headaches and some nerve problems. [...]
Managing low back pain
Whether you are having an acute episode of back pain, or have had pain for years, we are able to help you. Many patients have been led to believe that MRI and X-Ray changes indicate a bleak future for them. In [...]
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle
As winter is upon us, we urge you to keep active and maintain a healthy lifestyle for multiple benefits. It is essential to keep moving and doing regular exercise even though the days are cold and very much shorter. We advise [...]
Tips to make your trip and holiday more enjoyable
When you travel, here are a few tips to make your trip and holiday more enjoyable: When embarking on a long journey, remember to take your lumbar roll and pillows with you. Take regular breaks, every 2 hours, and get out [...]
Specific exercises for Cancer Patients
We are seeing an increase in the number of patients affected by Cancer in various parts of their bodies. Lifestyles are being affected by the Cancer itself as well by the side-effects of various treatments that are administered e.g. weakness, lack [...]
Information for Patients with Shoulder Pain
Shoulder problems are the 3rd most common cause of ‘Years lived with disability’. We all have a 70% chance of developing shoulder symptoms some time in our lifetime. 34% of people over the age of 65 experience shoulder pain, [...]
Back, neck and other joint problems
Back, neck and other joint problems often flare up at this time of year. Inactivity and excessive sitting during the winter months often leads to deconditioning in your body, and many of the joints stiffen up. We will mobilise your joints, [...]
Change of season can cause sinus & chest problems
With the change of season, many patients are suffering from sinus and chest problems. Don’t let blocked sinuses and excessive coughing keep you from starting your exercise programme. We have very successful treatments for sinusitis and chest physiotherapy will help clear [...]
Headaches are a pain in the neck
Do you suffer with headaches? Do you feel light-headed, nauseous or dizzy? These symptoms are very often caused by problems in the neck The joints and muscles in the neck are often causes of these symptoms. One may feel that the [...]
Attention! Calling all Golfers.
Golf is not a sport without its common injuries. Golf has caused more injuries at 1,8 people per 1000 than a contact sport like rugby which only reported 1,5 people injured per 1000. (Golfsupport.com, 2018) The most reported injury involved the [...]
10 Facts about your sleep patterns and back pain
1. Poor sleep can be a cause of persistent pain in healthy people Poor sleep increases risk of developing pain. While many realise that being in pain can cause poor sleep, studies now show that poor sleep among people without any [...]
Oldies are Goldies
Four Myths about pain and ageing Myth 1: Pain is inevitable with ageing. This is not true but most people including some health professionals think it is. Someone said to me last week –“what do you expect, you are in your [...]
10 facts about exercise & backpain
1. Exercise is helpful for back pain Staying as active as possible and returning to all usual activities gradually is very important in aiding recovery. You can start by doing some gentle activity and then increase your levels when you feel [...]
Which comes first?
Patients are often unsure of whether they should be seeing a physiotherapist or bio for their problems, and which one they should visit first. Physiotherapists are well trained in exercise prescription, particularly with regard to pathology, pain and injury. According to [...]
Tips when travelling
Have niggling back and neck pain checked out before you leave. Long drives will always highlight any spinal problem. Safe, hands on treatment to restore joint and muscle flexibility as well as an exercise program are mainstays of physiotherapy treatment for [...]
Are you suffering from dizziness or headaches?
Do you suffer from headaches, facial pain or dizziness? These symptoms are often caused by problems in your neck. These pains are often the result of many hours spent in front of the computer or in poor postures. Cold temperatures (even [...]
Make exam time less stressful
As the end of the year approaches, many of us become desk-bound, whilst preparing for final exams. Here are some practical tips to help you prepare and make this a less stressful time. Tips for making exam time less stressful: Start [...]
Colic babies
Do you have a newborn baby who cries excessively? Colic is the diagnosis most commonly made for babies under 3 months old who always seem to be crying. There are a number of medical causes of Colic e.g reflux or other [...]
Dry needling
Dry needling is a very successful medical treatment, which uses very thin needles without any medication (a dry needle) to achieve its aim. Dry needling is used to treat pain and dysfunction caused by muscle problems, headaches and some nerve problems. [...]
How to cope with working at a computer
Fixed postures associated with operating a computer may lead to musculo-skeletal complaints. The major cause of associated headache and neck pain is the forward tilt of the head, which causes an increase in the static loading of the muscles at the [...]
Are you sneezing and coughing with the change of season?
As winter approaches people are more prone to suffer from sinus and chest infections. We treat sinuses very successfully with a sinus wash, mobilizing techniques, ultra sound, and if indicated, dry needling. One needs chest physiotherapy when you are not improving [...]
Running Preparation
With the Comrades Marathon fast approaching we wish to remind you that we have vast experience in treating running injuries. We are also able to give advice in order to get you back to your peak performance as soon as possible. [...]
