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.
Taming the pain of Sciatica
Experiencing sciatica pain? Discover how physiotherapy can help you find fast relief. Early treatment often includes hands‑on therapy, dry needling, gentle nerve stretching, and improving spinal mobility—many people notice dramatic symptom reduction in just 1–4 visits. A tailored rehab plan then focuses on strengthening your lower back and glutes to support long‑term recovery and reduce flare‑ups.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Do you have wrist or hand pain, tingling, numbness or grip weakness? You may be experiencing Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a condition where the median nerve becomes irritated or compressed.
Chronic Pain: physio and clinical pilates can help!
Chronic pain affects far more than just your body. It can influence your mood, sleep, energy, and even the way you move through life. Whether it began after an injury, surgery, or for no clear reason at all, living with pain that lingers for months (or years) can feel frustrating and isolating. But the good news is—you’re not stuck with it.
The details on Dry Needling
Dry needling uses a very fine needle to insert into the ‘trigger point’ of the muscle tissue. The tiny needle induces injury signals to the brain to initiate a sequence of events to repair the damaged tissue with new, healthy tissue.
Dry Needling and Trigger Points
What are trigger points? Why are they so painful? Why do we feel the need to get rid of them?
Why Runners Keep Getting Injured (And How to Stop It)
Running injuries can feel like part of the deal—but they don’t have to be. Most follow familiar patterns, which means you can get ahead of them. Let’s unpack what’s going on and how to keep you running strong.
Lower Back Pain Treatment
Lower back pain can be debilitating, not only from a pain point of view, but functionally can be very limiting and have a major effect on daily life and work activities. Although some episodes of lower back pain can be self-limiting and resolve by themselves, physiotherapy can help achieve a faster recovery, with a reduction in pain and an increase in mobility and function.
The Importance of Maintenance for Chronic Neck and Back Pain: A Guide to Long-Term Relief
Chronic neck and back pain can be debilitating, but it doesn’t have to define your life. By incorporating regular maintenance sessions into your healthcare routine, you can experience long-term relief, improve your functional abilities, and enhance your quality of li
Studying – Can be a Pain in the Neck!
As a busy student, have you ever felt neck pain as a result of having your head down buried in assignments and exam preparation? Study-related neck pain is one of the most common complaints we treat at Wisdom Physiotherapy.
Is your rib contributing to your neck and shoulder pain?
The first rib protects the upper portion of our lungs and serves as an important attachment site for several muscles from the neck and shoulder.
Hip Labral Tears
Discover how repetitive movements like twisting or kicking can lead to a labral tear in the hip joint. Learn how specialised hip physiotherapy can aid in diagnosis and rehabilitation.
Bendy, Flexible and Slightly Floppy? All About Joint Hypermobility
Do you have loose joints? Do they ever feel like they are going to “pop out” of place? Or are you flexible in some directions of movement and stiff in others? You may have hypermobility and you may be experiencing some of the many other symptoms that go hand in hand with having mobile joints.
You may be hypermobile and you may be experiencing some of the many other symptoms that go hand in hand with having mobile joints.
Get rid of my Headache!
Headaches, migraines, or neck-related pain can interfere with daily life—but they don’t have to. Physiotherapy can provide effective, long-lasting relief by addressing the root causes, improving posture, and restoring mobility.
Pelvic Floor Check-Up: Have You Had Yours?
To get a better idea of how your pelvic floor is functioning, it’s recommended to get a pelvic floor check-up, especially if you experience any signs of a pelvic floor issue, such as leakage of urine, faeces, or wind, constant need to go to the toilet, difficulty controlling bowel motions, and pain during sexual intercourse.
