Swollen Joints 😫
Have you ever had a joint swell up without a clear injury to cause it?
The pain can be very mild to quite severe, with the swelling being easily noticeable, and the whole thing very confusing!
To understand what’s happening with these swollen joints, we need to understand some of the different tissues in a joint and how they work.
Nutrition Tips to Reduce Inflammatory Pain
Your diet can improve function of the body's immune, nervous and endocrine systems which impacts a person's experiences of pain. By incorporating certain foods and habits into your diet, you can help manage inflammation and support your overall health.
Lachlan’s Pilates Journey
What happens when you add regular Pilates to your gym training? Hear how clinical Pilates improves flexibility, core strength, reduces pain and stiffness, and improves gym performance.
Calf Injuries in Runners
Have you injured your calf running? Do you get calf tightness during or after a run? Physiotherapist Lachlan Butcherine explains how calf injuries happen and how to get back running with strong calf muscles.
What is bursitis?
Do you have bursitis? We explain what bursitis is, where you can get bursitis, and what to do about it.
How to get into the gym after an injury
The gym can be intimidating whether you’re strating new or returning after a hiatus. Let us guide your return to the gym following pain or injury. We explain the key things to consider when starting out at the gym.
Calling all weekend warriors!
Do you have an old injury or niggle that you need ready for the upcoming winter sport season? Physiotherapist Lachlan shares his expert advice on how to avoid injury this season.
Don’t let foot pain ruin your summer!
Plantar fasciitis is horrible. It feels like walking on broken glass every morning and can last weeks to months, or even years.
With cases increasing leading into summer, find out what you can do to avoid it.
Recovery Priorities
Looking to recover better from exercise, protect yourself against injury, or reduce your pain? We go through recovery options that are available, like cold immersion, compression therapy, and infrared saunas.
Tight Muscles
Do you struggle with tight muscles?
Have you ever thought “I should stretch more”?
Do you feel like you need to have regular massages?
Persistent muscle tightness is a common problem; read the causes and how to get on top of it.
3 reasons physios love Pilates
Why do physios love Pilates? We go through the benefits of Pilates for people with injuries and pain.
What to do after an injury
Do you know what to do after an injury? RICE? We go through the dos and don’ts of acute injury management.
Nerve pain
Do you have nerve pain? Do you know if it is caused by inflammation or compression of your nerve? Do you have weakness or numbness? This blog goes into everything nerve pain.
Avoiding activities you love?
Do you avoid things you used to enjoy doing? Learn how to get back to doing the things you miss.
Does a weak core/abs cause back pain?
Does having a weak core cause back pain? In short, no. But, strengthening is still one of the best ways to address back pain. Here’s how.
Abs v Core
What is your core?
How is this is different to your abs?
Why does this matter for you?
When to see a psychologist for your pain.
Do you have pain that is persisting for months, years? In these scenarios, it can be helpful to work with someone from an emotional and psychological perspective.
Sick of sitting?
Back to work and already sick of sitting all day? This is an opportunity to find the balance in your day. Find out exactly how to keep your body feeling fantastic with tips from physiotherapy James Wood.
Flexibility
Do you want to be more flexible? Is it because you constantly feel tight? Is it to prevent injury or reduce pain? Understanding what is limiting your movement is key to creating the best plan to improve your flexibility long term.