When someone hits their head, we often hear the word ‘concussion’ thrown around. People will often advise us to check with a doctor to see if we are suffering from a concussion, but how exactly is a concussion diagnosed and how do we know if we have it? An even more urgent question is, what... Read more »
What Are Some of the Causes of Vertigo? Have you ever felt your head or everything else around you is spinning? It is likely that you are experiencing a symptom called vertigo. Vertigo is commonly caused by problem of balance from the inner ear called vestibular system. The causes of vertigo may include benign paroxysmal... Read more »
A*, a 27 year old male, walked in the clinic and immediately said he has a shoulder separation. “Not a shoulder dislocation, because shoulder dislocation pops out of the socket and drops downwards, but the opposite of it. Mine pops up and there’s a bump on my shoulder. I googled; I have a shoulder separation.”... Read more »
What Is Vestibular Therapy? Vestibular therapy, or vestibular physiotherapy as it is often referred to, is a form of treatment that aims to address primary and secondary problems related to vestibular pathology. This means that vestibular therapy can help those who are experiencing symptoms directly from a problem with the vestibular system (BPPV, Ménière’s disease,... Read more »
Massage often gets a bad rep in the world of rehabilitation or physiotherapy. If you’re someone who follows the latest spotlights and trending fitness/rehabilitation influencers on Instagram or Twitter, you might have come across ‘discussions’ (which look very similar to arguments and Internet fights!) where the therapeutic benefit of massage therapy is fought over and... Read more »
Physical Therapy Exercises for Herniated Disc Recovery A herniated disc or a slipped disc can be something scary to be diagnosed with – does it mean that I will have pain forever? Can it ever be cured? Is there a way to help my recovery and reduce the chances of this happening again in other... Read more »
Pain in the Lower Back – Is It Sciatica? You’ve had this on and off pain for a while now, but never as bad as recently. Something just as simple as bending over to pick something up triggered that pain in your back that feels like it might be going down your buttock or leg.... Read more »
How To Treat An Ankle Sprain at Home Physiotherapy for ankle sprain focuses on 4 stages of sprain healing, which is 1) reduction of pain and swelling, 2) increasing mobility, 3) strengthening muscles, and 4) improving balance & joint stabilisation to prevent future injuries. What happens if you’ve just injured your ankle and can’t... Read more »
What is Spinal Decompression? Spinal Decompression is another method of conservative treatment for people with HERNIATED DISCS that is causing shooting pain in the neck or lower back. “Conservative” meaning that it is entirely NON-SURGICAL and that no medication is required, other than the medication advised by your Physician. As you lie down on... Read more »
Previous experiences — whether with a certain doctor, chiropractor, physiotherapist — can often set our expectations for future appointments. If we have only always seen a physiotherapist before, we may be reluctant to see a chiropractor. The same goes both ways too; some people may not understand how a physiotherapist can help if they... Read more »