If you suffer from persistent or recurring headaches, it may be that your neck is the culprit (and you may not even have pain!) This cause of headache has been commonly overlooked which has often resulted in patients suffering for many years. At Balance PHYSIOTHERAPY we are experts in assessing and treating neck related headache...
Sports injuries are often caused from overuse and over training, such as runner’s knee or tennis elbow where the player pushes there body to the limit. Sports injuries can also occur due to under training or poor training practices or not wearing the correct training equipment. Not stretching and having a good warm up can...
Shin Splints is a common term for shin pain which usually occurs during or after activity. It can be a misleading term and most sports medicine professionals try to avoid using it. This is because shin pain and ‘Shin Splints’ can be due to several different conditions. One of the most common shin conditions that...
Achilles tendinopathy is an unfortunately common complaint seen in a physiotherapy clinic. Achilles tendon pain is usually due to small tears in the tendon which can develop over time. This may occur due to a single incident of overstretching or straining the tendon, or through general overuse where the tendon becomes worn and damaged....
Osteoporosis is an extremely common condition. Osteoporotic fractures can be painful. But, osteoporosis itself has no symptoms. A person may not know that they have osteoporosis until their bones become so brittle that a strain or bump causes a fracture which would not have occurred in someone with healthy bone density...
Falls threaten the health and independence of older people. But, falling is not an inevitable part of ageing. Unsteady walking, poor balance and weak legs have all been identified as key risk factors for falls...
There is nothing like a round of golf on a beautiful summer morning; the smell of freshly cut grass, birds chirping and the sun coming up over the horizon. When you are suffering a sporting injury however, the joy of golf can turn into a less than joyful experience...
Runner’s Knee, or Iliotibial band Friction Syndrome (ITBFS), is a painful overuse knee injury that affects the outer part of the knee. Common in both runners and cyclists, pain usually starts as intermittent pain, sharp in nature and very focal. If this pain, is ignored, it can develop into a dull ache even when you...
The ankle joint has three bones that are precisely shaped to interlock and give stability. Strong bands of connective tissue called ligaments reinforce the joint and help hold the bones together. These ligaments prevent too much movement of the joint...
Plantar Fasciitis is a common overuse injury affecting the sole or flexor surface (plantar) of the foot. A diagnosis of plantar fasciitis means you have inflamed the tough, fibrous band of tissue (fascia) connecting your heel bone to the base of your toes.