Tom says, “I have been fortunate enough to start working with the Cronulla Sharks as the U20’s physio for the 2020 Jersey Flegg season. We are currently nearing the end of the pre-season with the players being put through their paces preparing for the season ahead. Throughout the year I will share some of the…
How getting Zzzz’s may help you feel less pain What does sleep have to do with Physiotherapy?…. Lots! We believe it is so important, we have talked about it before. The link between sleep and feeling better has been known for a long time. Got a busy day tomorrow? Well “you better get a good…
Lower and upper back stiffness can affect anybody. So, if you are experiencing back stiffness, you are not alone! Why do we feel stiff? We are made to move. However, if you live a sedentary lifestyle, which might include sitting at a desk for most of the work day in conjunction with long commutes, the lack…
Almost everyone has had a cramp once in their lifetime. Cramps can occur when asleep, during sport or sometimes you may have to stop during an activity as a result of a cramp. Two out of three athletes have experienced a cramp during sport. Usually a cramp can be felt in the calf muscle when…
Shoulder pain can be really debilitating. It impacts on your ability to do normal tasks during the day, not to mention the pain at night when you roll over (insert sad and tired face). So, what could be the cause of your shoulder issue and what should you do? Tom Hamilton has some great info…
Dry needling. Acupuncture. Is there any difference? You will know that both involve the insertion of very fine needles. Both dry needling and acupuncture use the same or very similar needles, however they vary in the theory, and the technique and location for the insertion of needles. What is Acupuncture? Acupuncture is a truly ancient…
Vertigo describes a false sensation of movement or spinning. It is often referred to as ‘dizziness’, which is a less specific term that can refer to anything from feeling light-headed or unsteady to a spinning sensation. Common Symptoms Common symptoms of vertigo include: dizziness a sense that you or your surroundings are spinning or moving.…
Acute swelling from soft tissue injuries are very common especially in winter sports like soccer, netball and football, or summer sports like walking down the stairs in the dark. A soft tissue injury includes an injury to any of the connecting tissue that surrounds bones (muscles, ligaments or tendons). The most common are ligament sprains, muscle…
We all know that we need sleep. Without adequate sleep we feel terrible and unable to take on the world. According to several studies, sleep plays an essential role in: metabolism, immune function, memory and learning. Without sleep, your physical health and emotional wellbeing suffers. The International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) defines…
Chronic pain can be defined as pain persisting for 3 or more months. Statistics show that one in five Australians experience chronic pain at some stage in their lives. Persistent pain can be very stressful and affects your quality of life in many ways. Handling work duties, household tasks, friends and family can be difficult…