Contents1 2 What is traction?3 How does traction help?4 Who benefits from traction? What is traction? Traction is a specific manual technique designed to reduce pressure on affected vertebral discs that are causing pain. It basically refers to a mechanical or manual ‘stretching out’ of the spine which reduces pressure on the discs and therefore…
Contents1 2 What is soft tissue mobilization?3 How does soft tissue mobilization help?4 Who benefits from soft tissue mobilization? What is soft tissue mobilization? Soft tissue mobilization is a general term used to describe different forms of massage therapy. Your physiotherapist will use manual techniques to affect muscles and other soft tissues. Soft tissue mobilization…
Unfortunately for many people who has knee arthritis…knee exercises and knee arthritis exercises are the last thing on their mind. Because knees that have arthritis can be sore, tender and painful with movement. …but of course, research shows that regular knee exercises can be as effective as drugs in reducing knee joint pain. Contents0.1 Benefits…
Lots of patients as us this question, like Can I just live with my pain in my back or neck or shoulder? Can’t I just take painkillers as the pain isn’t very bad? Let’s look at these questions and answer them: Contents1 Can I just live with my pain in my back or neck or…
What’s the difference between injuries and conditions? Wait, is there even a difference? Yes, of course – the difference is this: Contents1 Injuries2 Condition Injuries Injuries are typically something that happens quickly, spontaneously by way of trauma, accident or fall. Examples being, getting injuries or injured due to: falling down or off a chair being…
Our upper back has a lot of joints and muscles that makes it, and that makes it much higher risk of having injuries, pains and conditions. Even if just one muscle or joint injury from accident or working out can cause pain and discomfort with simple movements. What spinal physios will do is to assess…
Especially after the first session with a physio (if it’s your first time with a physio), you may have some reactions that you didn’t know to expect. Typically there are three types of reactions after a physio sessions (including manual therapy such as mobilizations, manipulations and adjustments): hmm / meh – no difference today…but slowly…
Contents1 Chronic pain just sucks.2 Differing Views on Acupuncture3 How Acupuncture Works4 Acupuncture: What to Expect4.1 Thorough Examination Expected4.2 Acupuncture Needle Insertion5 Acupuncture: Is it safe?6 Who Offers Acupuncture? Chronic pain just sucks. Chronic pain refers to presence of pain and pain flare-ups that get in the way of movement, work and general life. We’ve…
Spine surgery is never and should never be done for exploration. Spine surgery is never and should never be done for exploration. In most cases (and we’re talking more than 90-95% of the time), patients will improve enough with physiotherapy and not need surgery at all. The #1 reason of any back or neck (spinal)…
Physiotherapists and hand therapists have a number of treatment approaches and techniques to help our patients. We’ll decide after assessments, because any treatments need to be appropriate and not contra-indicated. An example is say heat therapy treatment or ultrasound therapy, they’re great with specific conditions and situations but in all. In fact, many physiotherapists may…
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