Stress, anxiety and sport activity

Here at Southside Physiotherapy Clinic we encourage everybody to practice some exercises, not only to keep our heart and muscles strong, but also to help with common stress and anxiety problems, here’s why: Exercising regularly can   Release endorphins, a hormone that makes you feel happy. Give the mind a break from stressful thoughts and problems. Make you feel stronger, … Read More

Is work a pain in the neck?

Martina, owner and chartered Physiotherapist at Southside Physiotherapy Clinic shares some practical tips on how to reduce your pain at work and stop technology wreaking havoc on your neck, shoulders and spine. With so many of us spending our time glued to phones and laptops, it is little surprise to Martina that she has seen an increase in the number … Read More

School bags and back pain

It doesn’t matter whether we use a backpack to go to school, to work or to go to gym, we often find ourselves carrying too much weight which may result in a sore or stiff back at the end of the day. Using a backpack is still one of the most effective ways to carry something. However if not used … Read More

Keep your hands warm this winter

Keep your hands warm this winter.   For those of you dreading the colder weather help is at hand. These gloves are specially designed to keep cold hands at bay. For further information Click   

Attention all golfers!

Do you have stiff and intermittently achy joints? Do you want to improve your handicap? Do you want a simple golf stretch? As you know we need to use a wide range of joint movement to complete the golf swing. For this to occur, each joint involved in the swing must have flexibility. Often times this does not occur because … Read More

A Pain in the Knee Cap

A Pain in the Knee cap (Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome) This condition affects 7% of adolescents and can be as high as 50% in the military population. It affects both the sporting and non sporting population and typically pain is felt with stairs, kneeling, running, jumping and squatting.   Treatment is based on identifying the main cause of the knee pain … Read More

Stretches for Major muscle groups in legs

Quadriceps Stretch Lie on your Right side, clasp L ankle and bring it to your bum. At the same time extend the left hip back. Hold 30 sec x 3. Repeat on the other side   Calf Stretch Facing wall with back foot pointing towards 12 o’ clock. Lean forward until you feel a stretch at the back of your … Read More

Summer Pain Free Feet

Don’t put up with painful feet this summer. Did you know that you can now have sandals made that have your custom made prescription insoles built into them!! For an assessment book online Click Here or Phone 2897171