Did you know that ignoring those niggles could be doing you harm?! This week, we debunk some of the most common myths and misunderstandings around chronic pain. “1 in 5 Australians are living with chronic pain”. So what is pain? Pain is your body’s way of warning you against sickness or injury. This leads people [...]
Do your running shoes look like this?! If so, its time for some new ones! Just because you spent hundreds of dollars on them, it doesn't mean they're going to last. The longer you wear them, the higher your risk of foot and ankle injuries, knee and back pain. Here are a few ways [...]
This time of year marks the beginning of pre- season training for many sports. So now is the perfect time to build a good injury prevention program, to enable your best, injury free performance throughout the season! ‘It takes a minimum of 6 weeks to see changes in the condition of a muscle after exercise’. [...]
How much thought do you give to the cushion that supports your head and neck for approx. 3000 hours a year? Chances are, not a lot! Most of us know we should replace our pillow occasionally, but how often is ‘occasionally’? ‘The average person uses the same pillow for three years and two months, 14 [...]
More and more kids and teenagers are spending time sitting at computers, watching TV, playing on mobiles and tablets, often two screens at once! School holidays often lead to even more sitting and screens. ‘1 in 4 teens are ‘almost constantly’ online which can lead to poor posture, neck and back pain and headaches’ (Pew [...]
As we come into the festive season, we see a huge increase in the number of stiff and sore lower backs and necks. What’s the main culprit? TRAVELLING! Whether it be long car trips, long haul flights or just more sitting around relaxing with a drink in hand (no judgement here), the holiday season can [...]
We see a dramatic increase in people complaining of foot and leg pain at this time of year, and there’s one main reason why! Last week, 50% of the new injuries we treated were related to poor footwear. Let’s be realistic…those trusty rubber thongs and sandals we all love are great in summer for keeping [...]
Did you know there are only 25 work days until Christmas?! Holey moley, that means a lot of work to get through before then! Whilst you may be spending more and more time at your computer to tie up loose ends before the silly season, we don’t want you to start your holidays in pain. [...]
Have you ever felt pain in your knee when walking (especially up or down stairs), getting out of a chair or running? If this sounds like you, it doesn’t have to be! In the clinic we have been seeing lots of patients complaining of knee pain….. with the end of the winter sports and ski [...]
Do you or have you ever suffered with pain? This is an important article that could make the world of difference to you! Everyday in the clinic, we get asked ‘should I be using ice or heat?’. This is something that can make the difference to helping your pain, and is super simple to get [...]
