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 [...]
Have you been diagnosed with tennis elbow- and you don’t even play tennis? Are you finding it painful after being at the computer, or even with lifting the kettle or a saucepan? Have you been trying massage, ice, heat and still not recovering? Tennis elbow can be a real pain! It can limit your [...]
There is nothing funny about falling or losing your balance. Unfortunately, most people are unaware their balance and coordination are slipping away. As we age, the length of our stride shortens, our pace slows down and our vision can become compromised making us feel a tad more wobbly! We tend to shy away from [...]
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 [...]
Are you a woman that experiences pain simply using tampons? Is a gynaecological exam or pap smear with your GP painful for you? Does intercourse cause pain and discomfort? Then you may be one of the many women who experience vaginismus. Vaginismus affects 1 in 10 women!! It is surprising how little it is spoken [...]