Physiotherapy

“I have been experiencing pain in my heel when I first wake up in the morning. The pain lasts for the first few steps in the morning and by the time I make it to the kitchen it’s gone. I also noticed that when I start moving after a period of prolonged sitting the pain comes back. What is happening, and why does my heel hurt after not doing anything?”

Contour, Anti-snore, Memory Foam, Ribbed (yes, we’re still on the topic of pillows!), Goose feathers, Bamboo…. How is someone supposed to have any idea what sort of pillow they need? Or perhaps WHY they need a ‘certain’ type of pillow in the first place. Surely your $20 floppy joe pillow you’ve had since you were 10 will do – won’t it?

Headaches are a very common disorder, with almost everyone experiencing a headache at least once in their lifetime. There are a number of different types of headaches. The three most common types are tension headaches, migraines and neck-related headaches. 

A frozen shoulder occurs when the capsule surrounding the shoulder joint becomes inflamed and stiffens overtime, preventing the normal glide of the ball & socket joint. You may find it difficult to complete daily activities such as reaching overhead, reach behind back, lifting your arms, where pain usually increases at night. Read on to learn more.

Sarcopenia, the age-related decline in muscle mass and strength, is associated with a reduction in muscle function, physical performance, and quality of life. The term is derived from the Greek phrase “poverty (penia) of flesh (sarco)” and is identified as a common disease in older adults. Strength training is the recommended first-line treatment for countering the deleterious consequences of sarcopenia in older adults.