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Can physio help my migraines?
The short answer is yes! One of the confusing phenomena about Cervicogenic Headache (neck related headache) is that its symptoms can present as Migraine, Tension Headache or even Cluster Headache. So even though your headache may have been diagnosed as Migraine,…
HIP AND GROIN – Young Adult (FAIS)
Are you a young adult struggling with pain at the front of the hip or groin area? Especially when it is sport time or when at the gym? There are many causes for hip and groin pain – some bony and some…
OSTEOARTHRITIS
WHO? Increasing prevalence with age/ 2x more in females than males. Affects 240 million people world-wide. >4 million people in Australia have pain with OA = 1/6 people in Aus. Most common in the knee or hip. WHAT? Osteoarthritis (OA)…
How to Get The Most Out of Your Massage
Schedule Strategically You’ll be most comfortable if you eat lightly before your appointment or if you can wait at least 1.5 hours after a meal and stay well hydrated. If you have participated in any strenuous activity, make sure you…
Improve Mood & Sleep With Massage Therapy
Swedish Massage is one of the most common therapeutic techniques. It aims to promote general relaxation and relieve muscular tension through the application of gentle force and long gilding strokes to the to the body, in a calm clinic setting….
Do I have Shin Splints?
Are you suffering from pain down the inside of your shin? Did this pain start after returning to sport? Or did you recently start to become active e.g. Running, which brought the pain on? If you are answering yes to…
The Importance of Warming Up Before Sport
As the weather gets colder, the importance of warming up before training and competition in our winter sports season is increasingly important. The following blog discusses why a good warm up is important and how you can implement a good…