Have you been diagnosed with SIJ pain yet can't seem to find a solution? Are you having difficulty lifting or even rolling in bed? Do you experience low back or pelvic pain with walking, pushing a shopping trolley or running? Do you have pelvic pain after pregnancy that is just not resolving? Here at Synergy [...]
Planks- are they good for my core and will they help with back pain? Have you been experiencing back or pelvic pain? Have you been told that you have a weak core and that you need to do core stability exercises to help recover from back pain? As a team a physiotherapists with expertise in [...]
Planning a holiday? Long haul flights and travel can take a toll on your health! Prolonged sitting, lifting bags, uncomfortable chairs, dehydration and fatigue can all play a factor in not feeling your best. No one wants to arrive on holiday with back pain or injury! Here are Synergy Physio's top tips for staying healthy, [...]
Are you experiencing Thoracic or Rib pain? There can be many reasons for the onset of thoracic or rib pain and it is always advisable to seek assessment from your physiotherapist especially in the case of an acute injury. However here are Synergy Physio’s key tips in reducing chronic thoracic, rib and upper spinal pain! [...]
Lumbar disc injury? Have you been diagnosed with lumbar disc injury and you are not sure what to do about it? Do you have lower back pain with activities such as sitting, bending, gardening or lifting that is limiting your lifestyle and leaving you frustrated? Once you bend over do you have trouble getting back [...]
Understanding the Core: Myths and misconceptions “I have a lower back problem, it’s because of my weak core and I need some exercises to strengthen it”. A statement I hear on a regular basis as I treat patients with lumbar-pelvic pain. Rumour on the street is that a strong core is the ‘cure-all’ for back [...]
