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, […]
Peroneal Tendinopathy
What is it and what are the symptoms? The peroneal tendons (peroneus longus and peroneus brevis) are located on the outside of the foot and have an important role in stabilising the foot. Peroneal tendinopathy is a condition where one or both peroneal tendons become irritated and inflamed. It occurs from overuse, repetitive stress or […]
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 […]
What is hydrotherapy and can it help me?
Hydrotherapy, also known as aquatic physiotherapy, is a physiotherapy treatment that uses water to help people recover from injuries or improve their overall health and fitness. It is a safe and effective way to exercise, especially for people who have difficulty exercising on land due to pain or limited mobility. How does hydrotherapy work? The […]
5 Tips to Improve Foot Pain with Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis is a common foot condition that causes pain in the heel and arch. It is caused by inflammation of the plantar fascia, a thick band of tissue that runs along the bottom of the foot. Plantar fasciitis can be caused by a number of factors, including overuse, poor footwear and genetics. There are […]
Shin Splints And How To Treat Them
What are shin splints? Shin splints, also known as medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS), is a condition that causes pain along the front of the shinbone (tibia). It is caused by inflammation of the muscles and tendons that attach to the shinbone. Shin splints are a common injury among runners, but they can also occur […]
