Dry Needling for Chronic Pain Recently an older person came to Core Physiotherapy with ongoing lower back and hip pain. Wilfred* was finding it difficult to garden for longer than 15-20 minutes without his lower back feeling weak, he was finding it hard to get down to ground level. When we assessed Wilfred* we discovered […]
Tag: Pain management
NeckRest
The NeckRest has been designed by an expert Australian Olympic Physiotherapist to help you with the relief of neck pain and headaches. The NeckRest can be used to treat neck pain & neck related headaches easily, whenever you need to at any location. To ensure maximum pain relief the NeckRest was designed using technology that […]
Neck retraction exercises
This video blog outlines the most commonly given out neck exercise, the neck retraction or cervical retraction exercise. It’s an exercise that we use for all sorts of problems in the neck and is the first point of call that we give clients if they are dealing with a new issue. If you would like […]
The Flex-Heat Lupin Hot & Cold pack
At Core Physiotherapy and Pilates Studio, our heat pack of choice is the “Flex-Heat Lupin Hot Pack”. We love it so much because the pack is filled with Lupin which is a grain that is encapsulated in a pod, this means that there is less dust and reduced moisture collects in the pack. Lupin has […]
Avoid cramps and muscle strains when running a race or marathon
Avoid the dreaded cramps and muscle strains that plague so many runners on race day! Follow these simple steps to help minimise the effects of running. The ultimate prevention is being as fit as you possibly can before race day. So start your training regime as early as you can, building up to a level […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]