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Physio Ballito: What is Tennis and Golfer’s Elbow?
If you stand with your arms by your side with your palms facing forwards then tennis elbow is when the pain is on the side of your elbow that is furthest away from your body and golfer’s elbow is on the side closest to your body. Both are conditions of the tendons that move your wrist up and down and definitely are not limited to those who play tennis or golf. As a Physiotherapist I
Trochanteric and Subacromial Bursitis
Bursae are small sacs of fluid that occur normally in various places in the body including on the side of your hip or upper thigh (trochanteric) and under the bone at the very top of your shoulder (subacromial).
Muscle strains and tendon sprains
For the first 12 days after a muscle (strain) or ligament (sprain) tear the body sends inflammation to the area which contains the ingredients necessary for healing but this inflammation also contains chemicals that irritate the nerve endings which is what causes pain. It is important to leave
Arthritis
What is very important to remember with arthritis is that it does not develop overnight and could have been there for years before the pain started. Also that arthritis is a normal aging process that will be
Frozen Shoulder
Often when a shoulder injury is left untreated for a prolonged period it can lead to a frozen shoulder which is when the capsule around the shoulder joint becomes extremely stiff and results in very limited shoulder movement for up to 2 years! This is what we always try to avoid
Shoulder pain, rotator cuff tendinopathy and strains
The shoulder is held in place by a set of five very important muscles that attach to the shoulder blade called the infamous rotator cuff! The mistake so many patients make is to think of rotator cuff injuries as one size fits all when there is actually a long spectrum ranging from just overuse
Neck pain and headaches
Neck pain often comes from cervical postural syndrome which is caused by long periods spent driving or sitting at a computer for example in the incorrect position or posture which leads to certain muscles of the neck being placed under a lot of unnecessary load which leads to dysfunction in these muscles and trigger points being activated which can even cause referrals into the head and face.
Lower Back Pain and Sciatic Nerve Referral
Low back pain can come from the various components that make up this commonly affected area namely the lumbar spine made up of joints, discs and ligaments, muscles that protect and move the low back and the spinal cord and nerves.
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Physiotherapy in Ballito Can Include Dry Needling: What is it?
Key Takeaways from Physiotherapy Ballito What is Dry Needling? Dry Needling is a modern treatment technique used by physiotherapy Ballito to relieve muscular pain and improve function. It involves inserting fine, sterile needles into myofascial trigger points in the muscle. This process helps to release tension, increase blood flow,
Advice from a Physiotherapist to avoid running injuries
As a Physiotherapist in Ballito with the lead up to the Comrades Marathon and as it cools down which makes it a perfect time to run, I have been seeing my fair share of runners. Although I see runners both young and old, new runners and runners who have
Physiotherapist Ballito: 4 Chronic Pain Management techniques for effective relief
Key Takeaways Welcome to a deeper look into chronic pain management techniques used at Amy Stranack Physiotherapy (Physiotherapist Ballito). With over 15 years of experience in physiotherapy, Amy Stranack has developed a comprehensive approach to help patients manage chronic pain effectively and improve their quality of life. Understanding Chronic
6 Important Attributes of the Right Physiotherapist in Ballito for Your Effective Pain Relief
Choosing the right physiotherapist is crucial for your health and wellbeing, especially when dealing with injuries, chronic pain, or post-surgery recovery. In Ballito, a town known for its vibrant community and active lifestyle, finding a physiotherapist who understands your unique needs is essential. This guide will help you identify
How long should you wait before seeing a Physiotherapist?
A trend that I have noticed very often in my time as a Physiotherapist is the belief that if we wait long enough our pain will go away. So often a patient makes an appointment because they are desperate and in a lot of pain and I listen to
Effective tips from a Physiotherapist in Ballito on how to Prevent Exercise Injuries
Being a Physiotherapist in Ballito and in private practice for 15 years I have come across overuse injuries too often. Most of the time overuse injuries occur when there is change in a patient's exercise routine such as if a patient has not been exercising, takes an extended break
The Number 1 Most Important Way Physiotherapy Ballito Can Help with Effective Prevention of Rotator Cuff Injuries
There is a space between two bones of the shoulder that the rotator cuff tendons pass through. Depending on your shoulder blade positioning while doing housework, working on the computer with a mouse, DIY or sport especially golf and tennis
How to treat headaches without medication.
have so many patients coming to me and finding relief after spending months or even years struggling with their headaches. Headaches can become chronic if you leave them for longer than 3 months and why live with something that effects your quality of life when Physiotherapy can really
What is good posture?
Trying to keep the correct posture can seem impossible especially when you have a job where you are sitting at the computer for 8 hours or more a day! And that is why most people just give up and end up slouching for most of the day.
The Most Common Padel Injuries as seen by a Physiotherapist
Padel has taken off at such a rate around the world as well as in South Africa. And I have been seeing so many patients with padel injuries this year! When I watched a webinar which covered padel injuries in particular I realised I'm not alone.