Prevention Is Better Than Cure To many people, the idea of going to see a physiotherapist when they are not injured seems pointless. This is a classic “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” kind of attitude. We agree, that to a point it, makes sense.  However, as physios we often see people present to …

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Lifting injuries are a common cause of back pain. You can protect yourself against damage with good lifting habits, both at home and in the workplace.

Osteoporosis is a disease in which the bones become fragile and brittle. They fracture more easily than normal bone.

Posture is the position in which you hold your body upright against gravity while standing, sitting or laying down. Good posture helps to minimise the amount of strain imposed on our muscles, joints and ligaments whilst performing our daily activities.

By following some basic dietary principles, not only can you feel and function better, but you can also significantly increase your ability to fight and resist disease.

The most common cause of neck pain (and disturbed nights), is “prolonged abnormal posture during sleep”.

Suggestions For The Application Of Ice And Heat – Ice is an effective and natural pain killer and anti-inflammatory.

Correct seating posture is an essential ingredient to preventing spinal injury and fatigue.

Workstation Set Up Your workstation should be set up to cause the least amount of stress on your body. Prolonged hours of poor posture or repetitive work habits, often in a stressful environment can result in significant overuse injury. Applying the following points can help to minimise such injuries. Important Points To Note : Sit …

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