The arrival of the COVID pandemic on the shores of Australia signalled difficult times ahead for the alternative wellness or complementary medicine industry. As Aussies have followed social distancing norms, many wellness therapies have been moved to second priority. However, there are some treatments like physiotherapy that cannot afford to be delayed. Luckily those undergoing […]
A whopping two-thirds of Australians are classified as sedentary, which essentially means that most of us end up sitting for far longer than necessary. While you might not feel it right now, being stationary for long periods of time is known to cause major health issues, in addition to creating tightness and strain in your […]
Do you wake up in the morning with lower back pain? Do you experience tingling sensations or numbness that runs down the back of your leg? You may be one of the 3.7 million Aussies suffering from chronic back pain. Sciatica is one of the most common causes of chronic lower back or nerve leg […]
What brought you to this post? Have you recently suffered a muscular/bone injury? Does your knee hurt, making it difficult for you to walk? Or is it that niggling backache that never seems to completely disappear? If you’re reading this, you’re not sure whether you should be looking for a physiotherapist, chiro care, or an […]
Back pain, is the bane of anyone’s existence. You’re not alone, it’s so common in fact that over 40 million Aussies report back pain-related problems. Back pain is often caused by deactivated or weak muscle groups, stiff muscles, hip flexor tightness, postural-related issues, or a combination of all of the above. To help, Avaana has […]
If you have an injury or painful musculoskeletal condition that impacts your movement, like lower back pain or neck pain, this question is for you: Is massage therapy part of your physical therapy routine? If so… that’s awesome! As a result, you’re on the fast track to healing. If not… it’s time to consider using […]
Are you looking for ways to manage osteoarthritis (OA)? Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis. If you have it, you’ll understand the pain and frustration associated with this condition. And if someone you love has OA, you may feel helpless and be looking for osteoarthritis pain relief solutions. The best way to mange osteoarthritis is […]
Many people believe the benefits of physiotherapy are confined to sports injuries and pain management. Technically, this assumption is correct. However, there are SO many other reasons people consult physiotherapists, e.g. Your Grandma may have limited mobility due to age. Or, your friend may need rehabilitation after surgery. Specialised physiotherapists also help with cardiopulmonary conditions and neurological disorders. […]
According to the Australian Financial Review, all of Australia is prepping for a long work-from-home phase. If you’ve been missing your ergonomic office chair and desk, you probably need to start doing these back exercises at home. These simple moves will take care of stiff muscles, that niggling ache in your lower back or tension […]
