Grange Physiotherapy – Rockingham Health Hub

Suffering Sciatica? Sciatica pain comes from the large sciatic nerve which passes down through the buttocks, down the back of the thigh and then divides into other nerves in the low leg.  There are many reasons as to why this nerve becomes inflamed but it may originate from the lower back.  The sciatic nerve is formed in the mid to lower part of the back and comes out at various levels in the lower back.  If the back has been injured or has undue stress on it then swelling and inflammation may occur and then may then place stress on the sciatic nerve leading to what many people called a pinched nerve.  This can cause severe pain in the back and down the leg/s and pain can be quite debilitating. It is certainly worth talking to your G.P about your concerns.   Physiotherapists are trained to treat these type of conditions. Ensure that a full history of your back pain is taken as well as an intense assessment of posture, bio-mechanics and movements.  A proper ...

  Tailbone Pain? Back Pain can range from just a niggle to major injury and can affect the sacrum  and coccyx (tailbone).  The physiotherapists at Grange Physiotherapy treat a lot of clients with spinal pain.  It is very common in our society and the majority of the population will suffer from back pain at some point during their lives. Occasionally falls or injury will produce instability and injury to the sacroiliac/coccyx joints.  These joints are where the tail bone attaches to the pelvic and connect to the spine.  Often if these structures are involved, bladder problems may emerge and may settle with treatment to the tailbone and a good exercise regime.  There is a lot of research in this area and there is still a lot more to do however this may be the problem and help from an experienced physiotherapist is required.  If the tailbone joints have become unstable due to injury to the ligaments or muscles then this needs to be addressed.  ...

  Lifting injuries are a common cause of back pain. You can protect yourself against damage with good lifting habits, both at home and in the workplace. How Lifting Can Injure Your Spine When you lift, your spine is put under stress. Twisting or jerking while lifting and carrying can injure the small joints of the spine. The discs which separate the vertebrae (spinal bones) and the ligaments which hold the vertebrae together are also at risk. The discs are composed of a jelly-like core, surrounded by a strong fibrous ring. With repeated unsafe lifting, the fibrous ring or its supporting ligaments may tear or rupture . This is commonly known as a disc bulge or herniation. Heavy lifting while bent forward will increase the stress on your spine. Contributing to this stress are factors like the weight of the load, how far it is held from your body, how often and how fast you lift and how long you hold the load. To protect your spine from injury, always attempt to take the following st...

The carpel tunnel is a narrow bony and soft tissue passageway at the wrist which allows certain nerves and other soft tissue vessels to pass through into the hand. Sometimes pressure can build up in this tunnel causing pressure on the soft tissue structures and often in particular on the nerves passing through. This can cause numbness, pins and needles and often pain. It is commonly seen during pregnancy or those with excessive fluid. It is commonly a problem at night due to resting positions of the wrist. Physiotherapy can be of benefit and treatment can be successful with conservative treatments. We always use our hands! So living with pain and stiffness in this area can be difficult ( Physiotherapy in Grange )   Sometimes surgery is necessary. Surgery release of this tunnel involves a small operation where they release some of the soft tissue structures in order to take the pressure off these vessels. Following surgery it will take some time for swelling and pain to settle. The ...

  The reason that driving or sitting for that matter causes your back to ache is fairly simple.  The entire back in standing is very cleverly designed to form an “S” curve when viewed sideways in order to cope with the everyday stresses placed on it. This creates a spring or bounces effect with stresses to the back.  The lower back, in particular, has the inward curve of the “S” so that when viewed from the side the curve curves towards the tummy.  When sitting,  your legs are high in front of you, and this pulls the pelvic bones around so that this inward curve becomes either straight or curves the other way.  So often your back takes on the “C” shape instead of the “S”.  This places a significant amount of stress on the back which can be enhanced and aggravated by vibration e.g. when travelling.   At first, you may only experience stiffness getting out of your seat, then this will progress to stiffness and eventual pain while sitting and sittin...