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 [...]
Falls appear to be accepted as a normal part of life as we age; however it doesn’t need to be. A fall is thought to be a random event, but in fact it can be predicted and prevented when [...]
“My knees hurt if I squat too low….” Sound familiar to you? It is common to hear someone who does squats complaining about knee pain. Knee pain during exercise has varied causes, let’s have a good look at the [...]
A Physiotherapist is a degree qualified professional who treats different bodily conditions. According to the Australian Physiotherapy association, Physiotherapists reduce pain, improve mobility and advise on long term management. At Get Better Physiotherapy and Pilates Centre, our physiotherapists treat [...]
Are you seeking lower back pain treatment for chronic pain? Have you been suffering from lower back pain for a number of years but it doesn't seem to be getting any better? You are feeling pain with bending, sitting [...]