Physio K Blog

The reason of a concussion to happen.

Shoulder pain can be debilitating, affecting our ability to perform everyday tasks and enjoy an active lifestyle. One common source of...

The ideal pillow to avoid neck pain.

The Power of Early Intervention and Consistent Supervision in Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation.

Explanation of what a disc bulge is. Also, explaining what the difference is with a disc herniation.

Flat feet can be cured with physiotherapy and not spending money with insoles which will not cure the symptoms.

Explanation of what osteoarthritis is.

It is a daily occurrence here at Physio K that a patient will say, my back/neck/shoulder hurts because I have poor posture! Most people...

We speak a lot about how to fix an injury once it has happened. People are familiar with acute injury management protocols such as RICE ...

The importance of having a strong core.

Exercises for bone health.

Do you ever experience pain on the bottom of your foot, around your heel or arch while walking or running?

How to prevent a stiff neck? Causes of neck problems

5 biggest differences between dry-needling and acupuncture.

WHAT IS SCIATICA? Sciatica is a term that tends to get thrown around quite a lot especially in reference to any nerve related pain in the lower extremity. Yet despite its common diagnosis, there are many misconceptions surrounding what it really is. It is a vague term used to describe pain that is associated with the compression or irritation of a nerve root located in the lumbosacral region of the spine (lower back). Now grasping that this pain originates from the lower back

Have you ever had recurring knee pain when walking, running or squatting? You're not alone: Thousands of people are suffering from the...

Subacromial impingement syndrome. It’s quite a mouthful and a diagnosis that will make you fearful of ever using your shoulder and arm again. But what is it and what does it mean? Subacromial impingement is considered to be the most common musculoskeletal condition affecting the shoulder and is estimated to affect at least one in four people at some point in their lifetime. It is based upon the idea of tissues within the shoulder joint undergoing compression during certain fu

In a previous interview with Alison McGregor from Chainsmith Bikes (which you can read here), physiotherapist Kenny from Physio K talks...

We see many patients who have the habit of cracking their own neck or lower back. In most cases, people experience stiffness after...

With the recent spike in lockdown restrictions most people have been advised to return to working from home. As a result, I’m sure the dust has been blown off many home set-ups that were installed during the peak of the pandemic in 2020. For most of us this ‘temporary’ setup consisted of a four-legged chair, kitchen bench and our laptops, or even worse…our beds! But is this really the best idea? What did the home office change? For a majority of the workforce, the COVID 19 he