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 [...]
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 challenging [...]
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 [...]
Three essential tips for knee pain! Is your knee pain holding you back? Are you experiencing knee pain when walking downstairs or downhill? Are you feeling stiffness in the knee after sitting for a period of time or is your walking capacity limited by knee pain and swelling? There are many different causes for knee [...]
The isolation period during the coronavirus outbreak has certainly had many hidden benefits for many of us. Despite the initial stress and uncertainty, it has allowed many of us to simply slow down and press pause. This ‘pause time’ has provided us with the opportunity to enjoy simpler things in life without the rushing. Often [...]
Synergy Physio is pleased to now offer our patients a chance to stay connected and supported with their health with the introduction of ‘telehealth’ services! What is telehealth? Telehealth is simply a secure video connection (much like Skype or facetime!), so you are able to have a one on one consultation with your therapist from [...]
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 healthy, [...]
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 [...]
