Painful periods and Endometriosis Should periods be painful? It is common for some women or adolescents to experience discomfort during part of their period. Painful periods and endometriosis can be helped. Read on for all the advice! Period pain is not normal when: Pain starts before bleeding commences and/or extends past the first few days…
Vertigo: What Exercises can help? Vertigo, or a dizziness that feels like your surroundings are spinning, is common within the general population, accounting for approximately 54% of cases of dizziness (1). This condition can be extremely limiting, and often is associated with other symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, ringing in the ears and hearing loss.…
Top 5 tips to protect aggravating your shoulder doing housework If you have shoulder pain, or have had it in the past, you would know that jobs around the house can really aggravate pain. Simple jobs such as cleaning and putting away dishes, hanging your washing on the line and sweeping the floor can be…
Strains vs sprains A common question we get asked in the clinic by sports people and every day folk is “what’s the difference between a strain and a sprain”. Although these types of injuries both relate to connective or soft tissue there are some subtle differences that are important to know as these will lead…
Had a hip or knee replacement? The surgeon said I did not need physio after the operation? Getting advice on exercises and checking for any long term strength and balance deficits after surgery is critical to ensure that your recovery is as good as it can be. Hip and knee replacements are one of the…
Dry needling: what is it, how does it work, what can it help? Dry needling is a safe and easy way to ease sore spots in muscles. A thin needle is inserted into the muscle and used to stimulate a pathway response to the brain to reduce an area of soreness. The theory of…
Best Balance Exercises Balance training can assist anyone at any age. For seniors it can help maintain their independence preventing injuries from falls. For those that enjoy fitness and keeping active, it will improve stability in your workout and everyday life. Balance increases not only your strength but coordination assisting with basic activities of daily…
Support Pessaries for pelvic organ prolapse What is a pelvic organ prolapse or POP? A POP occurs when one or more of the pelvic organs descend and bulge into the vagina. Why does a POP occur? A POP occurs when the supporting tissues in the pelvis and vagina are weakened and organs descend…
5 reasons to add regular massage into your fitness or sports routine Recent evidence has shown that adding regular massage into a workout routine can have a wide range of beneficial effects Reason 1: Reduced Recovery Time A massage after a physical workout improves the blood flow throughout the body. Resulting in…
WHAT IS THIS PAIN ON THE SIDE OF MY HIP? WHY IS HIP PAIN STOPPING ME FROM EXERCISING? Pain into the lateral hip can at times, literally, be a pain in the bum! So you think you are doing all the right things, going to the gym, swimming, running, cycling, etc. But you…
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