by Zynke | Nov 21, 2017 | Health Tips
Sciatica describes pain felt along the sciatic nerve, which runs from your lower back, down through the buttock, hamstrings and into the lower leg. The sciatic nerve is the longest nerve in the body. Sciatica is characterised by pain, numbness, and weakness in the...
by Zynke | Oct 31, 2017 | Health Tips
World Spine Day -Your Back in Action! World Spine Day is a great opportunity to shine light on spinal disorders and encourage you to take steps to better health. This year the theme is ‘Your Back in Action’, emphasising the importance of physical activity and...
by Zynke | Sep 8, 2017 | Health Tips
“How You Can Get Out of PAIN In 2017 With Physiotherapy Treatment!” Dear Sir/Madam Greetings from us all at focus on physio. I am writing to let you know that we are here to help you reduce your pain and achieve optimal physical health. Why? So you can live an...
by Zynke | Sep 8, 2017 | Health Tips
DOMS – Physiotherapy Clinic Newsletter 2017 September Delayed onset muscle soreness (D.O.M.S) is a medical condition that is characterised by the stiffness, tenderness and pain in muscles several hours after performing a strenuous physical activity. When muscles are...
by Zynke | Aug 4, 2017 | Health Tips
Tennis Elbow is a general term used to describe pain on the outside of the elbow. The most common causes are inflammation or degeneration of the tendon of the wrist extensor muscles as they insert into the elbow. Those engaged in strenuous sports such as tennis,...
by Zynke | Jul 3, 2017 | Health Tips
Musculoskeletal Injuries & Children in Sport According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics 6 out of 10 children aged between 5 and 14 years participate in organised sports. Still more participate in informal recreational activities. Although sports...
