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Sciatica Pain - Sciatica Pain Treatment Mandurah | Chronic Low Back Pain

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  Sciatica pain? Sciatica pain comes from the large nerve, the sciatic nerve which passes down through the buttocks, down the back/side of the thigh and then divides into other nerves in the low leg.  There are many reasons as to why this nerve becomes inflamed but it often originates from the lower back.  The sciatic nerve is formed in the mid to lower part of the back and comes out at various levels in the lower back.  If the back has been injured or has undue stress on it then swelling and inflammation may occur and then may then place stress on the sciatic nerve leading to what many people called a pinched nerve. This can cause severe pain in the back and down the leg/s and can be quite debilitating.  It is wise to see your local Physiotherapist for a full assessment .  Physiotherapists are fully qualified to deal with these type of conditions.   It is certainly worth talking to your G.P about your concerns. Ensure that your therapist takes a full history of your back pain as well
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Neck and Head Physiotherapy in Mandurah | Physiotherapy for Back Pain Relief in Mandurah

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  Tailbone and back pain following fall on bottom I recently suffered a fall on my bottom whilst playing sport.  I am now suffering from very low back pain and am experiencing some bladder problems.  What should I do? Back Pain can range from just a niggle to major injury.  The physiotherapists at Mandurah Physiotherapy treat a lot of clients with Back Pain.   It is very common in our society and the majority of the population will suffer from back pain at some point during their lives. Occasionally falls on the bottom will produce some instability and injury to the sacroiliac/coccyx joints.  These joints are where the tail bone attaches to the pelvic and connect to the spine.  Often if these structures are involved then bladder problems may emerge and may settle with treatment to the tailbone and a good exercise regime.  There is a lot of research in this area and there is still a lot more to do however this may be the problem and help from an experienced physiotherapist is required. 
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Weight Training for endurance sports and everyday life

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  Endurance sports such as Hockey are high energy sports involving endurance and strength for optimum results.   Weight training is beneficial to enhance performance in lots of sports and is certainly being used now at many levels.   It assists to increase muscle strength, muscle power, and endurance all of which are necessary for sports.  A lot of sports use both arm and leg coordination and therefore it may be important to train both upper and lower body.  Upper body strength will help improve force output and maintain correct posture and technique during the game.  Weight training also increases lean body mass which causes an increased metabolic rate which assists in weight management.  This doesn’t mean that the development of huge muscles with weight training.  It takes long hard hours in the gym to develop large muscles and in most cases increased muscle tone will occur.  Females in particular due to androgen levels will not suffer large muscle hypertrophy or enlargement.  Howev
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Back Pain with Prolonged Sitting - Mandurah Physiotherapy Clinicians treat

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  The reason that driving or sitting for that matter causes your back to ache is fairly simple.  The entire back in standing is very cleverly designed to form an “S” curve when viewed sideways in order to cope with the everyday stresses placed on it. This creates a spring or bouncy effect with stresses to the back.  The lower back, in particular, has the inward curve of the “S” so that when viewed from the side the curve curves towards the tummy.  When sitting,  your legs are high in front of you, and this pulls the pelvic bones around so that this inward curve becomes either straight or curves the other way.  So often your back takes on the “C” shape instead of the “S”.  This places a moderate amount of stress on the back which is aggravated by vibration eg. when travelling. At first, you may only experience stiffness getting out of your seat, then this will progress to stiffness and eventual pain while sitting and sitting to stand. The back can only take so much stress until small d
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Dry Needling (commonly known as Acupuncture) Chronic Disease, Latest News

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  What is dry needling? Dry needling involves inserting very fine needles into specific areas in the body without injecting any substance, with the purpose of pain relief.( Physiotherapisy Mandurah ) Dry needling is very effective for relaxing overactive muscles and stimulating the healing process. What is dry needling used for? Dry needling can be used for many musculoskeletal problems, including back pain, neck pain, shoulder pain, knee pain, and any muscle or joint pain. Dry needling has been demonstrated to have a positive effect on pain caused by mechanical, inflammation or ischemia in soft tissues ( Physiotherapy Treatment Mandurah ).  It has also been suggested that dry needling is effective in neurological pain. Dry needling could be used as a part of a physiotherapy or therapy programme, to assist with regaining full movement and function. How does dry needling work? Dry needling is described to reduce pain by a variety of different mechanisms including releasing substances in
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Keeping our bodies active (Sports & Exercise)

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  We believe exercise is important.  Previously it was thought that once you retired inactivity was acceptable.  It’s now recognized that activity is beneficial throughout our journey. Our bodies are designed to exercise every day.  In fact, if we don’t exercise, just as if we don’t eat, our body literally starts to break down and all sorts of problems emerge e.g. heart, bone/osteoporosis, depression, balance. mobility and lots more. It is a well-known fact that the way to fitness and good health is a well-balanced diet and regular physical activity. This is especially true and important for the elderly. Recent studies have shown that physical exercise in the twilight years adds quality and vitality to life. One major concern among a lot of people who don’t exercise is the fear of overdoing it and risking injury, especially as we get older.  This concern is valid but should not hinder from reaping the benefits of what a carefully planned and professionally assessed program has to offer
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Got Hip Pain?

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  Many people suffer hip and/or pelvic pain. There are a variety of reasons for this and due to the depth of the hip joint and the amount of surrounding tissue, it is a complex area.  The younger sporty population are more likely to suffer soft tissue injuries such as conjoint tendon tears, muscle strains, and imbalances. Hip problems seen in children are often growth related and may be due to overload or abnormality.  The older population is more like to suffer degenerative changes to the hip joint itself, and tendon pathology changes due to wear and tear. Many hip problems may actually be coming from the lower back or tailbone area, and referred pain is not uncommon.  It is therefore important to get a thorough assessment done by an experienced physiotherapist or specialist in order to ascertain what the cause of the problem is in order to treat it. Many hip problems can be treated successfully conservatively with good results. Others may need surgery, such as hip replacements or hip
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