Lower Back Pain vs SIJ Pain: What’s the Difference, and How Can Physio Help?
Lower back pain is something almost everyone experiences at some point. But it might not necessarily come from your lumbar spine (your lower back spine)—sometimes, it can come from the joints just below, like the sacroiliac joint (SIJ), a small joint at the bottom of your back, where your pelvis meets the base of your […]
Shoulder Impingement: What It Is And When To See A Physio
Do you feel a sharp pain in your shoulder when you lift your arm? Does it hurt to reach behind your back or sleep on your side? If so, you might be dealing with shoulder impingement—a common cause of shoulder pain. Shoulder impingement refers to the compression of muscles and tendons in the shoulder. Sometimes, […]
What Is Patellar Tendinopathy?
Patellar tendinopathy, often called “jumper’s knee,” is a common condition that causes pain in the front of the knee, just below the kneecap. It mostly affects athletes whose sport requires frequent jumping or running- hence the name “jumper’s knee.” At the front of your knee, there’s a thick, strong band called the patellar tendon. This […]
Applying ‘Progressive Overload’ to Rehab Exercises
When recovering from an injury, it’s essential to rebuild strength, mobility, and endurance in a way that prevents re-injury while still promoting progress. This is where progressive overload comes into play. Progressive overload is the gradual increase of stress placed on the body to stimulate adaptation. Understanding Progressive Overload in Rehab The primary goal is […]
Pain Monitoring During Exercise: How to Know If You’re Pushing Too Hard
Pain is a common concern when rehabilitating an injury or returning to exercise. While some discomfort can be expected, it’s important to monitor pain levels to ensure you’re progressing safely. Here are key guidelines to help you determine if your exercise routine is appropriate for your recovery. Pain Does Not Always Mean Damage It’s essential […]
Corticosteroid/Cortisone Injections- to inject or not to inject?
What are cortisone/corticosteroid injections?Corticosteroids are a type of steroid that can be used as an anti-inflammatory medication. Theyare available in various forms including tablets, inhalers, creams/gels, suppository andinjections. You might have heard about injections for conditions such as shoulder bursitis,trochanteric bursitis, rotator cuff tendinopathy, gluteal tendinopathy, De Quervain’sTenosynovitis and knee osteoarthritis to name a few. […]
Dequervain’s Tenosynovitis
What is it and what are the symptoms? Dequervain’s tenosynovitis is a painful condition that affects the wrist area. It is an overuse injury that occurs from repetitive use of the hands, thumb and wrist which causes inflammation to the thumb tendons resulting in the following symptoms: Who gets it? Dequervain’s tenosynovitis is caused by […]
Simple Do’s and Don’ts for Gluteal Tendinopathy
Gluteal tendinopathy is a painful and sometimes extremely debilitating condition. Understanding what you should do and what you shouldn’t do are equally as important for managing the condition. DO’s: 1.Maintain an active lifestyle within the constraints of your painStaying active is one of the most important things you can do to promote recovery. The last […]
How Physiotherapy Can Help After Surgery
Surgery can be a major undertaking, both physically and emotionally. It can take time to recover from surgery, and it is important to do so safely and effectively. Physiotherapy can play a valuable role in helping you recover from surgery. What is physiotherapy? Physiotherapy is a health care profession that helps people improve their movement […]
