3 tips to prevent injuries getting back to gym after Christmas!
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 [...]
Lower back pain stretches with foam roller!
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 can you do about a sprained ankle?
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 [...]
Can flat feet cause knee pain and back pain?
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 [...]
The 5 most important causes of shoulder pain and how to treat it
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.
Your pillow affects your neck pain. This is how!
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? [...]
Pregnancy exercises, do’s and dont’s
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 [...]
How to improve your posture without a posture brace?
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 [...]
3 common mistakes doing strength training workouts!
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 [...]
Do you have more falls than you used to?
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, [...]