Shoulder Pain During Bench Press? Try Engaging Your Back
When most people think about the bench press, they think it’s all chest and arms. But your back plays a key role too. Using your back properly helps you lift safely and more effectively. Why Engage Your Back Your back muscles — especially the lats, traps, and rhomboids — help stabilise your shoulder blades. That […]
New To Squats? This Is How You Should Do Squats Properly
Squats are one of the best exercises for your legs and everyday strength. You will use the same muscles every time you sit, stand, or pick something up. Doing them with the right technique keeps your knees, hips, and back healthy. How to Do a Proper Squat If you are new to Squats, try starting […]
Muscle Soreness After Exercise (DOMS): What It Is and How Physio Can Help
Have you ever felt sore a day or two after a tough workout in the gym or trying a new activity? This is likely DOMS—Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness. It’s a normal part of how your body adapts to exercise, but it can still leave you feeling stiff, tight, or even questioning if you’ve injured yourself. […]
Understanding Hamstring Strains and Tears
A hamstring strain or tear involves injury to the muscles at the back of the thigh, collectively known as the hamstrings. This muscle group comprises three muscles: the biceps femoris, semitendinosus, and semimembranosus. These muscles are primarily responsible for bending the knee and extending the hip, playing a crucial role in activities such as walking, […]
How to use Exercise to Help Manage Low Back Pain
Category 1: Exercises for Immediate Pain Relief For many people with acute flare-ups of low back pain, specific targeted exercises can be useful in providing short term immediate pain relief. These exercises are ideally performed daily and several times a day. Not all exercises suit every person – the right exercise for the right person […]
How much weight should I lift when I strength train?
When you’re strength training, you’re trying to challenge your muscles to grow stronger. The amount of weight you lift will depend on your individual strength and fitness level. Here’s a general guideline for how much weight you should lift: It’s important to lift weights that are challenging but not too heavy. If you can lift […]
