by Live Healthy | Dec 5, 2023 | Acupuncture, Exercise, Massage, Pain Relief, Physiotherapy, Pilates, Posture, Rehabilitation
When the lower back suffers an injury, it can be extremely painful and frustrating. According to a 2020 study, lower back pain is the world’s most common cause of absence from work and it’s most common disability. Acute sufferers can suffer pain for up to 3 weeks,...
by Live Healthy | Nov 14, 2023 | Lifestyle, Massage, Pain Relief, Rehabilitation
Massage is well known as a form of physical therapy. It can reduce muscle tension, improve mobility and flexibility of your joints, assist with recovery of soft tissue injuries, and also increase relaxation. But can it help with anxiety or stress? In short, yes it...
by Live Healthy | Nov 13, 2023 | Exercise, Lifestyle, Pain Relief, Physiotherapy, Rehabilitation, Running, Sports
Injuries to the Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL), like an ACL tear, are quite common for sportspeople. Most common for those playing sports with abrupt stops or sudden direction changes, like AFL, Basketball or Netball. In the past, serious ACL injuries would have put...
by Live Healthy | Oct 9, 2023 | Exercise, Lifestyle, Pain Relief, Physiotherapy, Posture, Rehabilitation
Many of us will experience back pain during our lives. It’s a common condition that Australians face, with 1 in 6 reporting (16%) back problems, or approximately 40 million people. For most people back pain will present quickly (acute back pain). Then it often...
by Live Healthy | Sep 12, 2023 | Pain Relief, Physiotherapy, Posture, Rehabilitation
AC Joint injuries are often seen in younger, active individuals and can also be referred to as AC joint sprain or separation. Whilst most AC joint injuries are caused directly by a fall or direct impact to the shoulder, they can also occur over time, by degenerative...
by Live Healthy | Aug 15, 2023 | Exercise, Lifestyle, Physiotherapy, Pilates, Posture, Rehabilitation
Are you feeling a little bored with your current fitness routine and want to try something new like Pilates? Or do you have a new injury that needs rehabilitation or simply prefer a more gentle, safe and supportive way of exercising? You may have heard a little about...