Sciatica is a commonly treated condition at the physio clinic. It involves pain along the sciatic nerve, which runs from the lower spine (lumbar spine) down to the foot. The pain can occur anywhere along the path of the nerve, so it may present as buttock pain, foot pain, or a combination of both. The […]
There has been a recent increase in cases of neck and back pain due to the overuse of mobile devices. I first encountered this type of pain a few years ago when a gentleman came into the clinic in January with neck pain after spending the entire Christmas break hunched over his new tablet. The
Pilates Technique The Pilates technique was originally created by Joseph Pilates in the early 1900s, and it remains one of the most popular movement techniques in the world today. The principles of Pilates are breath, centering, control, precision, and routine—these elements make it one of the best exercise methods. This technique provides a balanced environment
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Most people can expect to experience some neck pain in their lifetime. It is not always possible to identify the exact cause of neck pain, but 99% of the time, it is not serious, and for the majority of people, it should not interfere with normal activities. However, if you have suffered a serious injury,
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A cervicogenic headache occurs when your headache is caused by a neck joint problem. Your neck headache can come from different areas in the neck, including the upper neck joints, upper neck discs, and neck muscles. Your neck and shoulder blade muscles that originate from your neck will cause pain if they are overworking, tight,
Whiplash is a commonly seen injury at Motion Physio Clinic, Prosperous. It occurs due to a sudden acceleration and deceleration of the neck, causing rapid movement of the body. It is usually due to a motor vehicle accident, but it can also result from a fall or a sporting incident. Whiplash can affect the joints,
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It is great that Christmas has come around again and I hope everyone has great Christmas plans this year. Unfortunately, the Christmas period can lead to pain due to long car journeys, sitting awkwardly in front of the TV for hours and sleeping in different beds. So I have put a few tips together to
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It is great that Christmas has come around again and I hope everyone has great Christmas plans this year. Unfortunately, the Christmas period can lead to pain due to long car journeys, sitting awkwardly in front of the TV for hours and sleeping in different beds. So I have put a few tips together to
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It’s that time of year for some advice to avoid back pain during the festive season. Follow the tips below for the next few weeks so you get to Christmas day pain-free! If you do develop back pain, use a heat pack on the lower spine to ease the pain. Sit in supportive chairs and
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I hurt my back, so I will probably have bad back pain from now on While Low Back Pain (LBP) can be very painful, most people make a very good recovery, with no significant changes to their quality of life. It is common for people with LBP to have occasional episodes of LBP in their
