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3 Causes of Lower Back Pain (and How to Fix Them!)
Back pain is VERY common, in fact up to 80% of people will have back pain at some point.(1) But not all backs are the same and there are different reasons why different backs have issues. Here we’ll go over three of the most common causes of back pain and, more importantly, how to make…
Bike Fitting Explained: Do You Need a Bike Fit?
So you’ve heard of bike fitting but wondered to yourself, do you need a bike fit? Bike fits have become far more common in the general population. When I started doing them in 2011, the average cyclist really only wanted one if they had severe pain issues on their bike. These days, I get cyclists…
Aftercare Remedial Massage Tips
Here are 9 aftercare remedial massage tips for the best outcome following your remedial massage appointment. Remedial Massage therapy can be a wonderful way to unwind and release tension in your body. After a massage, it is important to take care of yourself to ensure you get the most benefit from the experience. Aftercare Remedial…
Lachie’s NSW State Gravity Enduro Series 2023 (Mountain Biking)
Lachie is one of our talented physiotherapists and when he’s not expertly healing and guiding our patients to recovery, you can find him conquering the trails as a mountain biking dynamo. Recently, Lachie took on the thrilling challenge of the NSW State Gravity Enduro Series 2023 and boy, did he shine! With sheer determination and…
5 Core exercises for Cricketers – Stay Injury Free This Season!
Try these core exercises for cricketers! Let’s face it, this is mostly going to refer to fast bowlers. Yes you need some core strength for spin bowling and batting but the fast bowlers out there are doing the brunt of the heavy lifting. But who amongst us can say their core is too strong? So…
How to prevent subsequent injuries and keep playing for longer
So you want to prevent subsequent injuries, who doesn’t? Let’s pretend that you’ve ruptured your ACL and decided to have surgery. It was pretty tough at the time, and you hated sitting on the side line, but you’ve nearly got through it. You did all the rehab and now 12 months later you’re preparing for…
Want to be a Trail Runner? Top Physio Tips for Trail Running
Trail running is becoming more and more popular. With good reason. It’s a great way to keep fit and healthy. In Canberra we are spoilt for choices when it comes to trail running locations. If you’ve never ventured off the tarmac before here is a practical guide to getting into trail running from a physio…
Stretches for Gardeners: 8 best stretches to keep you pruning for longer!
Stretches for Gardeners: Pick the word that doesn’t belong in a gardening scene: a) Weeding b) Planting c) Stretching d) Watering
Running Injuries: 5 Proven Steps to Fixing Your ITB
The outside of my knee hurts when I run – what is it? With the outside air warming up, more people are seen taking advantage of the great outdoor running conditions that Canberra provides. I took advantage of these wonderful conditions last year, found the running really enjoyable, got out more and more, and increased my…
What is Long-Covid, Recovery and Returning to Activity
My Covid Experience: I tested positive to Covid-19 with a rapid antigen on a Sunday, the day I first noted symptoms of Covid-19. My wife had tested positive on the Wednesday beforehand. My kids tested positive the day after me. Clinic-wise I feel that I hadn’t been a threat to anyone as I had been…
Stop Your Hands Going Numb on the Bike
“How do you stop your hands going numb when you ride?” is one of the more frequent questions I get when performing bike fits. It happens to both mountain bikers and road cyclists alike. Thankfully this annoying problem is usually fixable. We need to look at both your body and your bike setup. We know…
Best 10 Tips for Better Sleep
March 14 – 20 is Sleep Awareness Week, so I thought it was appropriate to talk about sleep, how it affects your mind and body, and how to sleep better. Sleep is something most of us complain that we don’t get enough of. We all know that 8 hours is the magic number and that…