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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
