Treating Jaw Pain
Jaw pain can be extremely disabling for sufferers. Causes of jaw pain can range from posture problems, muscle overuse, stress to work-related injuries. The joint that is affected is called the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) which is the joint connecting your
Neck and Headache Physio
Headaches are one of the most common types of illnesses with many people think are a normal part of life. While headaches are very common, a persistent headache that doesn’t improve over time may indicate that something is wrong. There are
Vertigo Physiotherapy: Causes, Symptoms & Treatments
Vertigo is a type of dizziness that is caused by conditions which affect the inner ear. Vertigo can result in many uncomfortable symptoms, the most common being a feeling of spinning, or like the environment is spinning around you. The
Physio for Neck Pain and Injuries
Neck pain is one of the most common conditions treated by Physio’s. Neck pain can be frustrating and cause uncomfortable symptoms such as headaches, muscle aches, sharp pain and even affect the movement of the head. There are many causes
Fixing Back Pain with Physio
Most people will experience back pain at some point in their life, particularly lower back pain. Back pain can have a major impact on a person’s activities of daily living, not only affecting the ability to participate in everyday tasks,
Muscle Strains and Physio
Muscles strains are a common injury. They often happen when a muscle has been stretched past its normal range. Also known as a “pulled muscle” or “muscle tear” they are often associated with sport due to the extra load and
The Benefits of Physiotherapy for Arthritis
Almost anyone can suffer from some form of arthritis in their lifetime. Arthritis can occur in many different joints and may be present for a short period of time, or become a chronic condition. Arthritis is a word used to
What is Dry Needling?
Dry needling acupuncture is a special technique using sterile, fine filament needles (much like chinese acupuncture), which are inserted into the muscle to reduce pain and improve function by the release of trigger points. Dry needle therapy aims to relieve
Physio Helps to Improve Quality of Life
Physiotherapy has been around for centuries; however, it was established as a formal association in Australia in 1906. Physio has a significant amount of scientific research to support its benefits, currently playing a major role in all types of amateur
Easy Foam Roller Exercises for Shoulder Flexibilty & Relief
Keep your shoulders healthy at home with a few simple exercises that will improve flexibility and mobility. For those with chronic conditions, these exercises can help you with pain relief, and including them in your daily routine could see results
Four Office Worker Tips From Your Local Como Physio
As part of our day jobs, many of us are seated for long periods of time, without taking many breaks to get up and stretch our legs. Not only can this lead to a variety of health implications due to
Three Conditions That Can Be Treated With Dry Needling Acupuncture
Dry Needling Acupuncture is adapted from Traditional Chinese Medicine which involves inserting extremely fine needles into specific points of your skin. It aims to bring relief to specific areas of the body causing grief such as various muscle or joint
