New Year, New Body without Aches: Why Long Holiday Travel Can Cause Lower Back Pain
After the holiday season, many people return home feeling refreshed — but with an unexpected ache in their lower back. Long car rides, flights, and hours of sitting during travel are common reasons for back pain at the start of the new year. The good news is that this type of back pain is very […]
Why Prevention Is Better Than Cure: The Role of Proactive Physiotherapy
When it comes to physiotherapy, most people only book an appointment once something starts to hurt. It’s natural — pain grabs our attention and motivates us to seek help. But what if you could stop many of those aches, strains, and injuries before they ever appear? That’s where preventative and prophylactic physiotherapy comes in. Rather […]
Elbow pain when squatting
Squatting is a great exercise for building strength and power, but it can also put stress on the elbows, especially if you are using a ‘low-bar’ position where the barbell is sitting on the shelf of the rear deltoid muscles. If you are experiencing elbow pain when squatting, here are a few things you can […]
Upper limb pain in the lifter: A physiotherapy perspective
Upper limb pain is a common problem among lifters of all levels of experience. It can occur in any of the joints of the upper limb, including the shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand. There are a number of factors that can contribute to upper limb pain in lifters, including: Common upper limb injuries in lifters […]
The Importance of a Detailed Assessment in Physiotherapy
A detailed assessment is essential for any physiotherapy treatment plan. It allows the physiotherapist to: The assessment process typically begins with a thorough history taking. The physiotherapist will ask the patient about their pain, its location, onset, duration and severity. They will also ask about the patient’s activities, work and hobbies. This information helps the […]
