With the current uncertainty that surrounds our health, it is essential that we communicate with you about what we are doing here at Synergy Physio to ensure and protect your health. Your health is a priority and our whole team at Synergy Physio has worked together to ensure our services continue to support your needs. [...]
It is interesting to watch the effect of heightened fear anxiety and stress on human behaviour. The neuroscience behind this lies deep within our brains! Understanding the brain There are two key areas that are utilised in your brain when considering your thoughts, actions and behaviour. One area is known as our 'executive [...]
Stress and Stress Management! Everyone can recognise stress in their daily life. Some people seem to have more stress than others, or is it simply their reaction to events that creates stress? What is stress? What is Stress? The stress response is a very important response in our bodies. It is designed to help us [...]
Immune Boosters During times of coughs, colds, flus and viruses, it can be important to know simple measures you can take to boost your own bodies defence and immune system. Our immune system is a collection of structures and processes within the body to protect us against disease and any other potentially damaging foreign bodies. [...]
Are you experiencing buttock pain or discomfort when you're sitting especially if you are on hard surfaces? Is your pain preventing you from sitting comfortably to enjoy a meal with friends or work on the computer? You might have hamstring tendinopathy! Hamstring tendinopathy is usually experienced as pain or tenderness directly on the sitting bone, [...]
Are you suffering pain around the shoulder joint and down the outside of the upper arm? Are you experiencing pain with overhead activities such as putting out the washing, swimming or tennis? Is your shoulder pain stopping you from lying on your side at night? You could have shoulder impingement! Shoulder impingement pain can radiate [...]
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 [...]
Having a healthy body, mind and heart involves developing small habits in many areas of life! Two of the best healthy habits we can develop are A healthy eating habit A healthy and regular exercise routine So- what does “healthy eating” mean? There are many factors to consider when making ‘healthy choices’ around food. These [...]
Common surf injuries (and how to avoid them!) When you think of how dynamic surfing is, there is a lot of opportunity for the body to experience over load, not to mention the risks of injury while wiping out! There is the peril of the long periods of paddling with the neck extended and the [...]
Chronic Hip Pain Holding You Back? Have you had hip pain for more than 12 months? Is your hip pain limiting your mobility, your walking capacity or disrupting your sleep? Are you slowing down with hip pain and are you worried about your ability to simply keep up with family or friends? Have you [...]
