What is Hip Dysplasia? Hip Dysplasia is often a genetic condition involving the hip joint whereby the socket part of the hip joint is too shallow to support the ball with stability. It is interesting to know that every single person has a slightly different shaped ball and socket joint which is why sometimes people [...]
Pregnancy related pelvic girdle pain Are you experiencing pain at the back of the pelvis around the sacral bone or over the pubic bone during your pregnancy? Do these areas hurt when you stand up, turn over in bed, get in or out of the car, walking, or using stairs? You may be experiencing pregnancy [...]
The feeling of dread. Mid stride running and suddenly you feel it. The hamstring twinge! You pull up short mid stride. Part of you hopes its just a cramp. The rest of you knows you've done it again- pulled your hamstring! Lets explore hamstring tears, what they are and what to do about it. The [...]
Are you experiencing coccyx pain after a fall or after childbirth? Are you experiencing coccyx pain with sitting or rising from a chair? Has your coccyx pain been there for some time now and just not resolving? At Synergy Physio we have expertise in pelvic pain and women's health and can help you determine what [...]
Are you a new mum juggling new demands with lack of sleep and a little bit of fatigue? Those early weeks with a new born are challenging, exciting and stressful as you adapt to your newest family member. Whether it is baby number one or baby number five there is certainly always something new you [...]
Painful mastitis? Mastitis is a common painful condition amongst breastfeeding women. Up to 20% of women will develop mastitis postpartum. Symptoms can include tender, hot and swollen area of the breast and you can also have a temperature, chills, flu-like aching and general feelings of being unwell. Mastitis can be caused by a bacterial infection [...]
Common dance injuries and how to avoid them. Are you or your children involved in dance? Did you know that there are several common dance injuries that we see as physiotherapists and there can be simple ways to avoid these injuries? As a physiotherapist with a background of working with the Australian Ballet Dr at [...]
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 [...]
Common myths about running There are several myths that persist about running. Some of the myths prevent many people from trying running as a form of exercise, other myths simply need clarification to prevent injuries! Let’s explore the most common running myths here. 1- You should always stretch before running. Static stretching prior to [...]
VERTIGO LIMITING YOUR LIFE? PHYSIO CAN HELP! Have you suffered from brief periods of vertigo or know someone who has been affected by vertigo? Do you feel unsteady on your feet, dizzy, or does the room spin with certain movements such as rolling over in bed or turning your head leaving you feeling cautious [...]