SELF-MYOFASCIAL RELEASE Self-myofascial release (SMR) refers to using some form of foam roller/PVC pipe/spikey ball/lacrosse ball to roll out/massage/release tight/painful/restricted muscles and tissues in order to decrease pain and improve mobility. However the thought process behind SMR and the mechanisms of action is poorly understood. The name in itself implies something that is anatomically inaccurate. […]
Read MorePHYSIO vs OSTEO vs CHIRO vs MYO Always a common question… what is the difference between physiotherapists, chiropractors, osteopaths and myotherapists? The reality is, lines are blurred, and all 4 professions specialise in helping people with lots of the same conditions. Generally speaking, myotherapists may have a bias towards a range of […]
Read MorePAIN IS NOT DIRECTLY CORRELATED TO TISSUE DAMAGE Tissue damage can occur without having a pain experience… 🔹Ever noticed a bruise and can’t recall how you go it? Likewise, severe pain can exist despite only minor tissue damage… 🔸Paper cut = very small injury but bloody painful! Pain is influenced […]
Read MoreSome basic but powerful points to keep in mind when you’re in pain or injured… 👉🏻Be PROACTIVE when issues arise, get on top of them early (early intervention = successful outcomes). 👉🏻Focus on what you CAN do rather than what you CAN’T do (practice gratitude). 👉🏻Be positive in your recovery and take […]
Read MoreA fair whack of our social media content is based around pain, and we spend a decent amount of time at CB Physiotherapy discussing the science behind pain with our clients… and there is a good reason why! There is Level 1 evidence (a recent systematic review which included 14 high quality studies) to […]
Read MoreThere is always a reason why a muscle feels tight. We can perceive tightness all through our body for a number of reasons, however very often this is not due to the muscle actually being physical tightened or shortened. 🔸WEAKNESS of certain muscles means they often cannot tolerate our daily activities or sport/exercise of choice […]
Read MoreThe Importance of Gluteal Activation The gluteals are commonly one of the most down-regulated muscles groups in our body – meaning many people have a hard time switching them on. Down-regulated gluteals are a leading cause of many musculoskeletal issues that I treat on a daily basis, most commonly back pain, hip pain and knee […]
Read MoreWhat role does medication play in the treatment of back pain? Clinicians are often asked what are the best forms of medication to take to help with their pain, as individuals often reach for or are prescribed/recommended pain medication for treatment/relief of symptoms. Common medications used to treat back pain include paracetamol, anti-inflammatories and opioids. […]
Read MoreShould you push through pain when exercising? Pain can be a scary experience, and people are often (understandably) scared or apprehensive to exercise through pain. However pain is not always a bad thing, or necessarily as bad as it feels. So is it detrimental to push through pain? Well the answer is that it depends… […]
Read MoreI had an interesting conversation recently with a client who was “embarrassed” about not having done his prescribed physio exercises. This client had not progressed as he would have liked, and was somewhat ashamed & nervous about my reaction to him telling me this. I must admit in my early days of practising physiotherapy, I […]
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