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Lower Back Pain - Let's Talk About It

Lower back pain is amongst the most common conditions we see and treat as physiotherapists, where 70-90% of the Australian population is estimated to suffer from lower back pain at some point in their life. For most people, lower back pain has no mechanism of injury and people will report being ‘unsure of how they hurt themselves’.It’s reported that 90% of cases are ‘non-specific’, meaning there is no definitive mechanism or damaged structure attributed to your pain, and the cause may ...

Pain - What Is it and How Does Exercise Help?

Firstly, what is pain?Pain is one of the most important signals for our survival. It occurs when sensory receptors in the body send signals to the brain, in response to stimuli that it deems as dangerous or unsafe. The brain then may perceive pain (depending on further information the body gathers), which is described as an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience.The most important thing to remember about pain is that no two people feel pain the same way, even if the reasons for pain are ali...

Physiotherapy vs Exercise Physiology

This is a common question that we get asked in clinic and is a very important one to ensure you are seeing the right health professional at your current stage of injury management. Physiotherapists and Exercise Physiologist’s are both university trained professionals over the minimum duration of 4 years. They will usually work similarly at end stages of your recovery but there are some significant differences to be aware of early on in management.- Ability to Diagnose: Physiotherapists solely ...

Stretching - Do I Need To Include It In My Routine?

I am sure that you have heard from a friend or family member that you should include static stretching in your daily routine or use it before/after exercise to improve your overall health and help prevent injuries. Today I am going to debunk exactly what is happening within the body when you stretch and who benefits the most from stretching.Firstly, what exactly is a static stretch? A static stretch involves bringing a muscle to its most lengthened position and lightly holding that for a certain...