Lower Back Pain – what causes it?
Lower back pain may present in a number of ways depending on the underlying causes. Common symptoms may include a dull ache, shooting or piercing pain, or a burning sensation. Pain may be just in your back or radiate into your buttock, groin, legs or feet. You may also experience pins and needles or numbness in the buttock, legs or feet.
Rediscover Comfortable Movement with the GLA:D® Hip & Knee Program
GLA:D® is a proven, physio-led program designed to reduce hip and knee osteoarthritis symptoms. Through simple education and targeted exercise, it helps you move with less pain, build strength, and feel more confident in your body—often without needing medication or surgery.
Understanding Hypermobility: Beyond Flexibility
Hypermobility is not a flaw — it’s a variation that simply needs a different approach.
With the right understanding, targeted physiotherapy, and steady load progression, you can restore stability, reduce pain, and unlock your body’s full potential.
Shoulder Pain – Anatomy, how it works, why it hurts!
Shoulder pain is a common issue we see. Find out what the causes are, anatomy explained and treatment advice.
Clinical Pilates for Arthritis
Clinical Pilates is exercise and exercise is well supported and widely recommended as a vital part of your arthritis management. As you are probably aware, the levels of pain and function with arthritic joints change depending on many factors: your activity the previous day, the weather, your overall wellness…or for no identifiable reason in particular.
The nature of Clinical Pilates with modifiable positions and loads means there is always something beneficial to be offered on any day, no matter how you present.
Understanding Tension Headaches: Causes, Symptoms, and Management Strategies
These headaches are characterised by a dull, aching pain that typically affects both sides of the head. They often feel like a tight band or pressure around the forehead, temples, or the back of the head and neck. Unlike migraines, tension headaches are not usually accompanied by nausea, vomiting, or sensitivity to light and sound.
Balance & Bone Health: Why Our Class Makes a Difference
At Wisdom Physiotherapy, our Balance & Bone Health Class helps you move with confidence. Guided by experienced physiotherapists, each session strengthens bones, improves stability, and boosts vitality — so you can stay active and independent through every stage of life.
Benefits of Clinical Pilates for Back Pain
Back pain is a very prevalent issue which can affect all aspects of our life and wellbeing. It is a very common issue – 1 in 6 Australians have back pain, and 4 out of 5 people have experienced low back pain at some point in their life. There are various ways physiotherapists can address back pain; such as through hands on treatment techniques including massage, dry needling and joint mobilisations. Clinical Pilates is a great active treatment option for back pain, it offers a tailored approach guided by a physiotherapist.
Clinical Pilates: not just for the young, but for the young at heart!
Clinical Pilates utilises movement and awareness to enhance your brain’s natural ability to learn new movement patterns. Research into Neuroplasticity indicates that the brain has lifelong potential for growth and acquiring new skills, so you’re never too old to learn!
Here are the benefits of Clinical Pilates if you’re over 60…
Neck Pain and Headaches? Understanding the Causes and Solutions
Do you experience neck pain or headaches after long hours at your desk? Many office workers and students suffer from these issues due to prolonged sitting, poor posture, and lack of movement.
TMJ – Can Physio Help My Jaw Pain?
TMJ syndrome is pain in the jaw joint. The TMJ can be found just in front of your ear when you open and close your mouth. Many people are misdiagnosed – their symptoms are often put down to headaches, ear infections, problems with their teeth or even their back.
ACL Injuries – conservative vs surgical approach
ACL injury doesn’t always mean surgery. Physiotherapists at Wisdom Physio in Nedlands and Claremont explain when conservative rehabilitation works just as well — and when surgery is genuinely needed.
Common myths and facts about low back pain
Low back pain which is not caused by specific structural change, inflammation or diseases is classified as non-specific LBP. This is the most common type of LBP which is about 90% of all cases. Unhelpful LBP beliefs is one of the biggest factors that leads to ongoing LBP.
There’s Nothing ‘Hip’ About Hip Pain: Lateral Hip Pain & Physiotherapy Relief
Lateral hip pain can make walking, running, or even sleeping uncomfortable. Learn how physiotherapy treatment for gluteal tendinopathy and hip bursitis can relieve pain, restore movement, and get you back to doing what you love.
Back Pain in Rowing – What’s the Catch?
Rowing is a great pursuit for people of all ages. It is great for our physical, mental and social wellbeing. It provides cardiovascular fitness and strength for the whole body. But for so many rowers, lower back pain is a problem which often keeps them off the water for long periods.
