As discussed in a previous blog, there are 3 main types of headache (Migraine, Tension & Cervicogenic) of which Cervicogenic headache is the most responsive to manual therapy, exercise and posture correction. Cervicogenic headaches, a result of neck pathology, may be exacerbated by: referred pain from the muscles...
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 understandable,...
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...
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, and...
You may be suffering from rib pain if you have been experiencing: Sharp pain or ache in the thorax; often between your shoulder blades and spine, or the lower part of your chest. Pain or catching in your chest or thorax when you turn your head. Acute tightness/stiffness...
If you’ve been to one of our mat-based group physio classes this week, you would have enjoyed (or endured!) a glute-centred workout. Our glutes (or buttock muscles) are incredibly important as they stabilise our hips and play an important role in stabilising and protecting the...
Dry Needling (sometimes referred to as “Western Acupuncture”) is a technique which involves the skilful application for acupuncture needles into targeted musculoskeletal tissue with the goal of pain relief and enhanced tissue recovery. Read on for everything you need to know about this very cool technique. What...
In our increasingly busy lives, many of us are working harder and longer than ever before. Unfortunately for our health, early mornings at the office combined with late nights can play havoc with our sleep / wake cycle – resulting in a myriad of issues...
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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