7 tips to keep your knees happy and healthy
As we age, our joints, including our knees, become more vulnerable to wear and tear, leading to a higher risk of knee problems. Knee pain and injuries can affect our mobility and daily activities, making it important to take care of our knees as we age. In this blog post, we will discuss some tips […]
Posture – Is it really to blame for your neck and upper back pain? What’s really the cause?
Often people come see us with pain in clinic and pass of that it’s likely due to their “terrible posture”. But, what is good posture? Automatically we think sitting or standing upright with our shoulders down and back and head held tall. However, if we were to sit or stand with the best posture all […]
DYSPAREUNIA
One of my biggest goals with social media as a Women’s Health physio is to debunk and un-taboo topics that affect so many women, yet no one talks about them. Dyspareunia is a perfect example of this. Dyspareunia is the term used to describe pain before, during or after vaginal intercourse. There are many causes […]
10 Top tips to improve health and well-being
Living a healthy lifestyle doesn’t have to be complicated. In fact, small changes in your daily routine can have a big impact on your overall wellbeing. In this post, we share 10 simple ways to improve your overall health and well-being: 1. Prioritise sleep Sleep is crucial for good health as it not only increases […]
‘PEACE & LOVE’ – Updated injury acronym
Some people may have heard of the acronym ‘RICE’ for an acute injury. This was taught in sports class at schools and was utilised by majority of people with soft tissue injuries. That acronym was then reinvented to RICER, and then PRICE. More recently a different acronym has come to light with the use of […]
Ice or heat? What, when and why?
Throughout our lives we have been told to put ice or heat on bruises and aches or pains. But what’s the difference and why are we doing it? Ice When we use ice on injuries, we call this cryotherapy (cold therapy). There has been records of using ice in surgeries and other medical procedures in […]
Muscle and tendon tears
Many of us have experienced muscle and tendon strains or minor tears, but what happens when the tears are larger and more serious? There are two classifications of tears—traumatic and atraumatic (degenerative)—and within these classifications, we have two grades of severity: Anatomy: What are muscles and tendons? Muscles are a contractile connective tissue made from numerous myofibrils (muscle fibres) containing Actin […]
Why you need physio post-mastectomy
A mastectomy is more than just a surgical procedure. Not simply because it tends to be involved with managing, or the risk of, cancer; it’s understandably a highly emotional experience for a woman to lose a breast for so many reasons. The surgery itself is carried out under a general anesthetic and may include an […]
TURN UP THE HEAT (bags)!
We recently started stocking Wili Heat Bags at Pivotal, so it’s a great opportunity to talk about how different “temperature therapy” has a positive effect on our bodies – especially those aches and pains. Applying heat to muscles increases blood flow to the area, which helps relax muscle tension/tightness, relieve aching joints and reduce pain. […]
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Pregnancy
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a condition that can lead to numbness, tingling and/or pain in the hands and fingers, and we often see it affect pregnant women. So, why would a growing belly cause tingly fingers? Amid the many physical changes that women experience during pregnancy, some can contribute to the development of CTS […]