Lower Back Pain Treatment

Lower Back Pain Treatment

By Carin Penberthy, Physiotherapist 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...
Diastasis Recti Post Pregnancy

Diastasis Recti Post Pregnancy

Diastasis Recti – What is it? Diastasis Recti is the separation of your most external abdominal muscles. Their primary function is to support your back and your organs. In pregnant or postpartum women, this condition is due to overstretching the connective...
Not Only Runners Get Worn Out Hips

Not Only Runners Get Worn Out Hips

Hips – The Unsung Heroes (the hipsters of the joint world) By Adam, Physiotherapist Your hips are involved in almost everything you do, and in every way that you move. They are the workhorses of your body, silently carrying you around without fuss and fanfare....
Sprained Ankle? Tips on Treatment & Management

Sprained Ankle? Tips on Treatment & Management

Ankle sprains. An injury that happens more often than we would like. Be it from a footy game or walking around in heels. It can be very stressful when you have sprained your ankle and you are unsure of how to manage it. Is further imaging is required? Should you go to...
The details on Dry Needling

The details on Dry Needling

Dry needling is a unique evidence-based procedure intended to specifically target and restore muscle function, with an emphasis on improving tissue healing and restoring normal tissue function. How Does it Work? Dry needling uses a very fine needle to insert into the...