TMJ – Can Physio Help My Jaw Pain?

TMJ – Can Physio Help My Jaw Pain?

By Jeremy Wisdom, Physiotherapist Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) syndrome is a pain in the jaw joint. The TMJ can be found just in front of your ear when you open and close your mouth. There are a variety of reasons why jaw pain occurs and numerous symptoms – for...
How Can I Prevent Back Pain?

How Can I Prevent Back Pain?

Q – How Can I Prevent Back Pain? (By Jeremy Wisdom, Physiotherapist) 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...
Sciatica: What You Need to Know

Sciatica: What You Need to Know

Sciatica: What You Need to Know Sciatica is commonly described as pain experienced mostly on one side of the body and runs down the buttock, hamstring and sometimes extends to the lower leg. Sciatica pain is normally caused by compression of the nerve that originates...
DOMS – What Is DOMS? (Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness)

DOMS – What Is DOMS? (Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness)

(By Carin Penberthy, Physiotherapist) DOMS is an acronym for Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness which is the muscle soreness experienced 24-48 hours post-exercise. It can also start as early as 6 hours and lasts until 72 hours post-exercise. DOMS is a common result of...