Are you ever confused about when you should see a Physiotherapist and when just a massage will work? The following article will give you some insight into what you need -Physio or Massage.
Over indulged over the holidays and forgot about the gym? If you are like me, the answer would be a big fat Yes! Well, at least we all start the year with a great resolution to fight those fat stores [...]
Does your lower back feel stiff after a workout? Or perhaps is it at the end of the day after a heavy day at work? This extremely effective lower back stretch with a foam roller is great to almost immediately improve flexibility. It's a great stretch post workout to prevent back stiffness and soreness.
What is Ankle Sprain? Ankle sprain is one of the most common types of sports injuries we see. According to Sports Medicine Australia, a sprain is defined as a tearing of the ligaments that connect bone to bone [...]
The simple answer is YES! flat feet can cause pain which in turn can lead to knee and back pain! On standing, the inside border of the feet should have a slight arch. This means that the small bones of our [...]
Biceps tendonitis is swelling of the biceps muscle tendon, which attaches to the front of the Shoulder. Biceps tendon damage may occur in people doing heavy physical activities such as construction workers. It is also common in body builders trying to lift heavier with their biceps exercises.
Did you know your pillow could be causing a sore neck on first waking up?! Time to change it! How does a bad pillow affect your neck? Do you have a supportive pillow that can support your [...]
My background Pregnancy exercises, now that's a topic worth talking about! My name’s Sammie and I’ve been the exercise physiologist at Get Better Physiotherapy Browns plains for the past few years. I’m coming to the end of my time [...]
Is posture brace what you are looking for to correct your posture?Are you an office worker or student spending most of your time in a sitting posture? Do you suffer from headache, neck or lower back pain? Here is [...]
Mistake number one: IMPROPER FORM or TECHNIQUE. Not knowing the correct technique when strength training will definitely cause joint pain. Things like using momentum to “swing” the weight up and down is the most common mistake. REMEMBER, lifting [...]