Understanding Rotator Cuff Injuries in Menopausal Women
Menopause, the phase in a woman’s life marking the end of her reproductive years, brings along various physical and emotional changes. From hot flushes to hormonal fluctuations, it’s a time …
Walking for Low Back Pain Prevention
Gone are the days of bed rest for managing musculoskeletal injuries, and the same can be said for low back pain (LBP) treatment and prevention. LBP is one of the …
Massage for Mental Health
Massage has been used for thousands of years as a treatment for all kinds of ailments. From Julius Caesar reportedly using massage therapy to treat his epilepsy, to Tourette’s sufferers …
Pain Basics 2: Pain is not always related to damage
Pain Basics 2: Pain is not always related to damage (yes, you read that correctly!) By the way, if you missed the first installment “Pain Basics 1: Pain is an …
What to expect following a Rotator Cuff Repair
Rotator cuff injuries are something which we commonly see in our physiotherapy clinic. A lot of people reading this may have heard the term “rotator cuff” or know somebody who …
Vertigo (BPPV) & Physiotherapy
BPPV (Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo) is the most common cause of vertigo, or dizziness. The sensation of vertigo is brought on due to a problem in the inner ear – …
Will losing weight help to reduce your pain?
Ask yourself this simple question. Would your current health and/or injury be improved if you lost weight? Please be honest!! For some people, and some conditions, the answer will be “no”. However, …
Acute Locked (“Wry”) Neck
Acute Wry Neck Acute wry neck usually effects pre-teens to young adults, with a greater ratio of females to males. It usually has a sudden onset, with the nature of …
Headaches & Migraines- Are they the Same Thing?
The word “migraine” immediately stimulates a certain thought or emotion in most people. To some, it triggers a feeling of dread, as a migraineur (migraine sufferer) who experiences severe symptoms …
MASSAGE VS PHYSIO – WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE?
Have you ever wondered what the difference is between physiotherapy and remedial massage? At Ahead Physio, Our Physiotherapists and Remedial Massage Therapist work closely together in treating patients and we’re …