Top tips on how to be kind to yourself in the lead up to Christmas
The best way to be kind to yourself before Christmas is to slow down, set boundaries, and prioritise rest and joy over perfection. Here are some practical, evidence-based tips to help you nurture yourself during the festive season: 🎄 1. Plan Ahead, But Keep It Flexible Write down what really matters to you this Christmas—whether […]
Your Essential Cool Down Routine for Autumn Training
As the weather cools off, I am reminded of the lack of shelter from winds when leaving various exercise and sports venues. The trade off is definitely worth the return of winter sports seasons. With this cooler weather, our own post-workout cool down routines become that much more important. A common question for physiotherapy patients […]
Helping Your Child Athlete Stay Healthy This Season
As school and sports seasons kick off, it’s natural for young athletes to push themselves on the field or court, but if your child starts complaining about sore heels or painful knees, it’s important not to ignore it. Two common conditions we often see in growing children are Sever’s disease and Osgood-Schlatter’s disease. Heel pain […]
Is your phone a pain in the neck?
Most of us are guilty of spending too much time working at computers and using devices. Tech neck is a condition caused by prolonged forward head posture whilst using electronic devices, or whilst students are revising for upcoming exams. Tech Neck Key symptoms; Neck and shoulder pain sometimes radiating down the arm Headaches Stiffness it limited neck mobility Headaches […]
PHYSIOTHERAPY AND THE FEMALE ATHLETE
Physiotherapy plays a crucial role in helping female athletes train, perform, and recover while reducing injury risks across all life stages.
Festive Stress Busting Tips from SPEAR
Tis the Season to be Jolly: Tips to Reduce Stress from SPEAR “Christmas is just around the corner”. That statement may cause you to leap for joy, while for others it may send shivers down your spine. The team at SPEAR can’t wait for the festivities to begin. However, our physiotherapists often see firsthand how […]
Heavy Backpacks: The Hidden Cause of Back Pain, Shoulder Strain, and Poor Posture
SPEAR Physiotherapy says……. Back packs come in all sorts of designs, shapes and sizes. Carrying heavy back packs including school bags can be the cause of back and neck pain, shoulder problems and poor posture. So if your child is taking a back pack to school or you are using it for hill walking or […]