Physiotherapy for Back Pain Relief in Mandurah

  Back Pain is a very common complaint and is experienced by almost the entire population at some stage in their lives. Mandurah Physiotherapy Clinicians treat this very common complaint. Chronic back pain is both painful and frustrating. Recent research has shown that persistent low back pain is due to a range of factors including poor disc hydration/health, stiff spinal segments, poor muscle control, degeneration of the spine and sometimes nerve compression. This can lead to not enough or too much movement between the vertebrae segments thus causing pain. Specific exercises aimed at improving normal spinal range and function will improve the back’s function and decrease pain. These exercises involve both back muscles and abdominal muscles but play an entirely different role to the abdominal muscles we use with exercises such as sit-ups.  There is a range of muscles that help to stabilise the spine including the lower abdominal muscles, which involve the transverse abdomino...

  What is good posture? Posture is the position in which you hold your body upright against gravity while standing, sitting or laying down. Good posture helps to minimise the amount of strain imposed on our muscles, joints and ligaments whilst performing our daily activities. Proper posture: Minimises muscle strain by keeping bones and joints in optimal alignment. Decreases the abnormal wearing of joint surfaces caused by overload and overstrain. Minimises ligamentous strain on the joints of the spine and posture loaded joints. Minimises fatigue due to more efficient use of muscles, allowing the body to use less energy. Helps prevents backache and muscular pain. Contributes to a more positive and assertive appearance. Proper posture requirements: Good muscle and joint flexibility Strong postural muscles Balanced muscle tone on both sides of the spine An understanding of what constitutes good posture which leads to conscious correction. With practice, the correct posture for standi...

  Mandurah Physiotherapy therapists are trained to deal with the treatment and maintenance of Arthritis. They assess these conditions, provide advice, treatment and exercise regimes to minimise its effects and maintain optimal function in daily activities and sports. There are over 100 different types of arthritis, so the chance of having some sort of arthritis throughout one’s life is high. Arthritis is pain and inflammation around the joints. It may also be associated with inflammation in the muscles, ligaments, and tendons. The most common sort of arthritis is osteoarthritis, which is wear and tear of the joints and most people get this type of arthritis if they live long enough. It can affect the limbs as well as your spine. If you have an arthritic complaint that is causing problems then you may need medical treatment and or physiotherapy to keep you going especially during flare-ups. Long term, people with arthritis need to learn how to manage their arthritis to keep their c...

  We now have shockwave available for all those stubborn soft tissue problems such as tennis elbow, plantar fasciitis, and muscle soreness. No additional costings-it’s all included in a normal consultation-how great is that.  Generally, results are seen within the first 3 sessions. Why not give it a go, and get pain-free for summer?  Book in with one of our physiotherapists for a full assessment and suitability.  Book online or ring 9535 7439 to discuss your issue. While it might sound intimidating, shockwave therapy is a non-invasive treatment used in a variety of health fields, such as physiotherapy, sports medicine, urology, and orthopaedics. Shockwave therapy is an ideal treatment for muscle injuries, relieving acute and chronic pain as well as assisting to speed up your recovery. Shockwave therapy was originally developed to treat kidney stones and gallstones, it’s also effective for plantar fasciitis, calcific tendonitis, knee pain, and a range of other treatm...