The health and wellbeing benefits of yoga are well established. Practicing at a level that’s right for you can increase strength, flexibility and balance and reduce stress. As with any sport or physical activity, there is always the risk of injury. Common yoga injuries Poor technique and over stretching are common causes of yoga injuries…
The Brisbane Spine Clinic offers dry needling as part of an integrated treatment plan for a range of conditions and injuries. Our Physiotherapists are experienced in the correct method of dry needling techniques. In this article, we share the answers to five of our clients’ most frequently asked questions about dry needling. Dry…
A 2013 study published in The Journal of Headache and Pain revealed that 38 percent of the participants reported having had migraines as a result of or in association with exercise. More than half of these participants stopped their chosen sport or exercise to reduce or eliminate their migraines. While exercise can trigger headaches and…
Headaches are one of the most common health-related conditions Australian’s experience, with 15% of the population taking pain relief at any given time. Over 4.9 million Australians are affected by migraines and according to a recent report from Deloitte Access Economics, the condition is costing the Australian economy $35 billion every year. There are multiple…
If you’re an athlete you will be well aware that hours of sitting on planes, trains or in cars comes part and parcel with the job. You will also be well aware that the travel can quickly leave you feeling worse for wear (especially if traveling cattle class). The spinal consultants at The Brisbane Spine…
Pain is one of the most difficult conditions to diagnose accurately and the effectiveness of alternative treatments varies widely from patient to patient. That said, dry needling is a pain alleviation technique, which has shown promising results in assisting patients to overcome back pain, neck pain and pelvic pain from pregnancy. Many patients also discover…
Stiffness is a pain in the neck. Yep, we went there. Pain and stiffness in the neck is a common and uncomfortable condition that you may have experienced at some point. However, when it’s chronic (it doesn’t go away – or gets worse) it could be time to hand it over to the professionals. In…
Tension headaches are a common problem for many Australians. Primary headaches (tension headaches and migraines) make up 90% of all recurrent headaches, affecting 30%-78% of the population at some point. We’re going to take you through how to address tension headaches and why physiotherapy can help break the cycle of pain and medication. What is…