The Shoulder – Anatomy, How It Works, Why It Hurts!

The Shoulder – Anatomy, How It Works, Why It Hurts!

by | Jun 14, 2020

  Shoulder pain is a common complaint we treat at Wisdom Physiotherapy. Shoulders are the linchpin of many movement functions and control, and once pain sets in, it can make day-to-day activities extremely painful and difficult to do. Simple tasks such as driving...
Lower Back Pain – what causes it?

Lower Back Pain – what causes it?

by | Jan 29, 2020

The lower back is a complex structure made up of bones, discs, joints, nerves, ligaments, discs and muscles, all working together to provide a base of support for your body. This complex structure is susceptible to injury and pain and to avoid that, it needs to be...
How Can I Prevent Back Pain?

How Can I Prevent Back Pain?

by | Nov 8, 2019

Q – “How Can I Prevent Back Pain?”  The latest research tells us that often people have never had a physical trauma to cause back pain like a car accident, falling, or lifting something heavy. There is usually a combination of factors that cause back...
Clinical Pilates for Arthritis

Clinical Pilates for Arthritis

by | Jan 2, 2019

Will Clinical Pilates Help My Arthritis? By Jane Leslie, Physiotherapist Well for starters, Clinical Pilates is exercise and exercise is well supported and widely recommended as a vital part of your arthritis management. In general, be it range of motion, strength,...
Pelvis Pain in Pregnancy (SIJ)

Pelvis Pain in Pregnancy (SIJ)

by | Oct 11, 2018

During pregnancy, some women can have discomfort as your baby grows and your pelvis expands. The hormone relaxin is secreted which helps everything expand for your baby to grow. Unfortunately, this also affects all joints in the body including your pelvis (pubic...