Many people entering their 40's and 50's believe that their knee pain is the result of 'wear and tear' - and often assume it must indicate the early stages of osteoarthritis. Sadly, many also believe that nothing can be done to alleviate their symptoms,...
Let's face it, when you have shoulder pain it can be a real bother! You want to do everything you can to make the pain go away and return back to your normal routine as quickly as possible. Making your main goal pain relief is...
Spring is here and I’ve noticed that as sunrise is earlier and the temperatures are warming, more people can be seen exercising in the early morning. After a period of hibernation for winter, getting started again is the time when recreational athletes experience aches & pains...
The link between posture and developing musculoskeletal problems (and PAIN!) It is important to think about each muscle in the body as having an optimal amount of work it can do before it reaches a point of failure or burnout. When we hold our joints in...
As a Physio, and a mother to two beautiful girls, I often get asked "do children need physiotherapy check-ups? What would YOU do?". My answer is always the same - "Yes!!! Children definitely benefit from regular check-ups!". My children have received physiotherapy...
Low back pain will affect 80% of people at some point in their lives, and at any given time 1/4 people will be experiencing low back pain. While these might seem like sobering figures, the reality is that back pain is normal. Yes, it is often...
A high percentage of our clients seek treatment for headaches compared to other musculoskeletal issues. Many of our musculoskeletal clients however, may not be aware that we are able to provide relief for their headaches, so may not have thought to mention them to us. There are 3 main...
About a week ago, whilst The Physio Fit team were having a great time at a Trivia Fundraiser Night in Pottsville, Frauke was in Grafton at a tendon conference. She spent the weekend with two physio gurus from Melbourne, updating her knowledge on tendons. Here is...
Have you ever had an X-Ray, CT Scan, or MRI and tried to read the report that accompanies it? It’s not a fun read – full of technical jargon and overwhelming language – they tend to feel like a science textbook. But if you did persevere, you...
Plantar Fasciitis is a common condition here in beautiful Kingscliff, most likely because we live in such a gorgeous spot – many of us tend to do a lot of walking or running outside. While walking and running are great exercise, if the feet are not...
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