Physiotherapy

Question: I have recently been experiencing pain in the side of my hip since starting to exercise more again. I can’t lie on either side at night and it hurts when I try to run or stand for too long, or if I try to hold my 2-year-old son on my hip. It even hurts after resting when I get up from sitting at my desk for long periods of time. My Doctor says I have ‘Trochanteric Bursitis’ - how do I fix it?

The golf swing is an extremely complex skill that requires most joints in the body to move through a large percentage of their maximal range of motion. The muscles moving and supporting these joints must perform at a high percentage of their capacity. Research shows injuries most commonly occur in amateur golfers due to swing patterns developed around physical limitations. As a result, overload occurs in certain areas of the body which creates further injury to pre-existing conditions. All golfers should be preparing their bodies to move as efficiently as possible. Read on for tips on conditioning the body for golf and improving performance. 

I’m starting to notice some dull achy pains on the side of my hips whenever I got up and down stairs or ramps when I walk for long distances and even when I squat. Sometimes I even wake up with the same pain. What’s going on?

Pregnancy was once perceived to be a time for rest and for women to avoid exercise due to the fear of harm to the mother and/or unborn baby. This view has now been significantly challenged by the latest research which has shown that an individually-tailored exercise program, in the absence of contraindications, can significantly reduce complications during pregnancy AND enhance the health of both the mother and unborn baby.

Working from home can have its challenges! Sitting at a desk/table or chair that is not ergonomic can cause poor neck posture which may be contributing to headaches & back pain. Here are some tips to help you manage.