Rocktape is a revolutionary tape that has been created to treat a raft of sports injuries including lower back, tennis elbow, shin splints and knee problems as well as lymphoedema, chronic swelling and pain management. Unlike rigid strapping tape, this tape is flexible and can be applied with a stretch that has some important effects […]
Category: Pain Management
Low Back Pain
Statistics show that 80% of people will suffer an episode of low back pain at least once in their life 60% of the normal population have experienced some degree of low back pain in the last year 5% of the population will take time off work as a result of back pain. Low back pain […]
Posture Supports
A posture support is a brace that can assist by improving your poor posture, and therefore reduce the amount of stress on the muscles and joints of the cervical and thoracic spine. Posture supports help in restricting forward flexion movements of the spine and shoulders particularly at times of sustained poor posture such as […]
Healthy Habits for Healthy Necks
Neck pain is a common complaint that physiotherapists see. In order to maintain a healthy neck, you can use the following tips: 1. Practice curve reversal frequently in daily life If you have held your neck in one position, immediately stretch it in the opposite direction. Maintain Good Spinal Mobility If one or more of […]
Slow release rub
Roseneath Organics Slow Release Rub is a natural anti-inflammatory and pain relief rub made right here in South Australia. The rub contains natural anti-inflammatory ingredients which may assist in the healing of sprains, bruises, and contusions. The ingredients in the rub encourage local circulation to injury sites which in turn can result in faster […]
Sleepezy Pillows
Sleepezy pillows are an adjustable pillow which feature separate chambers for the filling, separated by sealed inner walls, ensuring that the pillow retains its shape, supports the neck and cradles the head. The contour of the pillows provides anatomically correct support for your head and neck which improves your sleeping postures and can reduce […]
Backpack posture
Overweight backpacks can lead to potential back pain as children transport textbooks, laptops, sports clothes and papers back and forth between school and home. Poor posture, stress from sports and activities, prolonged inactivity while studying at school – along with these factors a heavy backpack can contribute to muscles soreness, shoulder and neck pain, […]
Do you need orthotics?
Orthotics are custom made insert for your footwear which can assist in the optimal alignment of you feet, ankles, knees, hips and spine. Custom made orthotics can reduce the stress on the body by maintaining correct foot positioning throughout your stages of walking known as the gait cycle. Patients that have biomechanical abnormalities who […]
Spikey Ball Massage
Ever wished you had something to relieve your muscle pain at home, work or while you’re out and about? The Spikey Massage Ball might be just the thing for you! The Spikey Massage Ball is used to perform self massage exercises and muscle release techniques, stimulating the effect of a sports massage. It can be […]
How to lift Correctly
Lifting is one of those day to day activities that we all have to do, but you can increase your risk of injury greatly if you don’t use proper form and technique. When you lift and bend forward with your spine you put pressure on the discs and soft tissues that hold your […]