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 [...]
Healthy Habits for Women Developing habits is a part of life and something everyone does, but you really should be focusing on the healthy habits. These are things you do on a daily basis that are good for both your physical and mental health. Take a look at these healthy habits that are great for [...]
Are my feet contributing to my hip pain? As a physiotherapist with expertise in the management of a variety of hip conditions I’m often asked by my patients “Are my feet contributing to hip pain?” The answer of course will be different for every patient and an individual assessment of your hip pain and its [...]
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? Do you have pain that runs down the back of [...]
What is prolapse? Should I be worried? Pelvic organ prolapse describes when one of the pelvic organs (the bladder, rectum or uterus), hangs and descends into the vaginal space. When the bladder descends it is termed 'cystocele'. When the rectum descends it is termed 'rectocele', and when the uterus descends it is termed uterine prolapse. [...]
CARING FOR SOMEONE AFTER HIP REPLACEMENT Are you or a relative about to undergo hip replacement surgery? Hip replacement surgery can certainly be a daunting task; and although hip replacement surgery is a very common procedure, it is also a major operation that requires planning for your return from hospital. So if you are about [...]
Abdominal muscle separation or rectus diastasis- what is it? A rectus diastasis is a widening of the already present gap between the 2 sides of the rectus abdominis muscle at the front of the abdomen. The rectus abdominis can be referred to as the ‘6 pack muscle’ and the word diastasis refers to separation. Hence, [...]
Have you heard about mindfulness meditation, yet you are pretty sure you ‘can’t do it’ as it means silencing your thoughts? Are you interested in learning more, yet are worried that perhaps meditation might involve bells, chanting or incense? Well here is your all-questions-answered guide to mindfulness meditation and why millions of people all over [...]
