Part 2: How Physios Read Your Walk — And Get To The Bottom Of The Problem
Finding the Real Problem (Not Just the Sore Spot) When you come in with pain, of course that’s where we start. But what many people don’t realise is that your…
Part 1: What Your Walk Says About You — And Why It Matters
Have you ever thought about the way you walk? Probably not — it’s something we all do without thinking. But to a physio, your gait (the way you walk) is…
Melbourne Marathon Festival
The average marathon runner does around 50,000-55,000 steps. That is 25,000 steps on each foot! Imagine doing 25,000 hops…or 25,000 calf raises! The impacts on a repetitive activity such as…
Is Your Child Complaining of Heel Pain? Read on….
What is Severs? Severs is a common cause of heel pain in growing children, especially those who are physically active. It occurs when the growth plate in the heel becomes…
Dry Needling Explained: What It Is and How It Helps Muscle Pain
What is dry needling and how does it work? Dry needling refers to the insertion of needles into a muscle. The therapist will typically aim for trigger points , which…
Lateral Hip Pain? Physio can help!
What is Trochanteric Bursitis? Trochanteric Bursitis occurs when the bursa, a small fluid-filled sac on the outer side of the hip, becomes inflamed. The bursa cushions and reduces friction between…
Hip or Groin pain? Physio can help!
What is Femoral Acetabular Impingement (FAI)? FAI occurs when there’s increased contact—or impingement—between the ball (femoral head) and the socket (acetabulum) of the hip joint. Over time, this friction can…
Is Your Child Complaining of Knee Pain? Read on….
As a parent, seeing your child experience knee pain can be worrying, especially when it affects their ability to play sports or participate in activities they enjoy. If your child…
Cervicogenic Headache
DEFINITION Cervicogenic headaches are often called secondary headaches because they originate from a primary underlying neck disorder, frequently with nerve irritation. The good news is that by fixing your neck…
A crick in the neck? Understanding Acute Wry Neck
What is Acute Wry Neck? This issue most commonly affects the facet joints of your neck, which are responsible for allowing movement between the vertebrae. The primary cause is inflammation…