Are you working from home and beginning to experience pain as a result?We are now offering ergonomic assessments in your home, in which we assess your current workstation set-up and discuss any pain you may be experiencing. We then make adjustments to your workstation set-up in order to ensure optimal ergonomics are achieved. An optimal work station set-up will also … Read More
Working from home – prevent and reduce back and neck pain
Now that more people than ever are working from home due to COVID – 19 we have seen an increase in people presenting with spinal pain. The good news is that we at Southside Physiotherapy Clinic are experienced in advising how to set up your work space at home to avoid neck pain, back pain and repetitive strain injury. For … Read More
How not to touch keypad when using your credit card!
A helpful video on how to use a credit card machine without touching the keypad. Please share with friends.
GARDENING TIPS – HOW TO AVOID PAIN WHILE GARDENING THIS SPRING
Gardening is one of the joys of life for many of us, good for the soul and great for your mental health but pain can disrupt your best-laid plans. The most common gardening-related injuries include neck and lower back pain, shoulder, elbow and wrist pain These are mostly overuse injuries that tend to occur after long hours of unfamiliar work, … Read More
Jaw pain
Jaw pain or temporomandibular disorder (TMD) has a prevalence of between 5-12 % in the general population. It affects women more than men and is most common between the ages of 20 and 40. The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) acts like a sliding hinge, connecting your jawbone to your skull. You have one joint on each side of your jaw. TMJ … Read More
SMART goals for the new year
It’s a new year and one of the most common things people do is make resolutions. Withing a few weeks many have given up on them because they are unreasonable and unrealistic. So if you are making resolutions this year, look at them and see if they are SMART Specific Measurable Attainable Reasonable Timely If your goals meet these criteria, … Read More
Tips to avoid weight gain this Christmas
Exercise. Walk every opportunity that you can over Christmas. People who walk report that they have more confidence, feel better about themselves, are more alert and have better sleeping patterns. This can help use up those extra calories!! 2. Eat before drinking and celebrating. Skipping breakfast or lunch in order to “save your appetite” probably isn’t the best weight-maintenance … Read More
Physio led Pilates classes for back pain and neck pain
Here in Southside Physiotherapy Clinic we run numerous Pilates classes which are suitable for people who have a pre-existing injury or want to prevent an injury from occurring in the first place. Did you know that if you have had a recent bout of back or neck pain Pilates will benefit you by improving your ability to activate the deep … Read More
Spring into Health & Fitness
Although the weather recently has been more 4 seasons in one day than spring like. Now with the longer evenings and the brighter mornings is the perfect time to start some routines to increase exercise and benefit your health and fitness. Whether you are already a walker, runner swimmer or gym goer there is the opportunity to reflect on your … Read More
Pre and post operative rehabilitation
Have you had a recent surgery or have you a surgery booked? Physiotherapy is an important part of the process both pre-operatively and for post operative rehabilitation. Whether it’s a total knee replacement, total hip replacement, abdominal, knee, ankle, shoulder or spine surgery advice from a Chartered Physiotherapist will aid your recovery. Pre-operative physiotherapy ensures that you are ready for your … Read More