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...

  These injuries can be small but very painful when injured. Sprained thumbs ( Physiotherapy in Grange )  are fairly common with a range of specific sports such as skiing.  The reason for this is because during a fall the ski pole is between thumb and fingers.  Any sport where the hand is stretched out on a fall can create damage to most commonly, the inner ligament of the middle thumb joint.  Like any soft tissue injury the RICE procedure should be followed immediately after injury and for 24 to 48 hours post injury.  This consists of Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation.  Thumbs or injuries of the hand can be slow healing due to the complexity of the structures and because rest of this area can be difficult.  These injuries may take up to 6 –12 months to heal properly.  However thumbs and fingers respond  well to strapping or bracing which can allow for continuation of activity and sport, while the soft tissue heals.  Strapping or...

  4 tips to Squat correctly Squats are one of the best exercises for people with knee pain or arthritis.  They maintain the strength in major leg muscle groups such as glutes (buttocks) and quads (front of the thigh). They are a great weight-bearing exercise for optimizing bone health, Many clients avoid squats due to knee arthritis, but interestingly, people with knee arthritis are often the ones who need squats the most. Strength around the knee joint is the best way to reduce pain and protect the joint surfaces. Your muscles are like the ‘springs’ in your car suspension – they are the ‘shock absorbers’ around your joint. If they are not working optimally, your knee joint will not be happy. In order to get the muscles working optimally, you have to squat correctly. Here are our tips: Keep your knees pointing the same direction as your middle toes! If your feet are pointing straight ahead, your knee-caps should face straight ahead. If your feet are ‘open’ slightly in a V-sha...

  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.  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 ...

  Motor Vehicle Injuries     Workers compensation and motor vehicle-related injuries can be debilitating, painful and it can be difficult to get back to your normal health and lifestyle due to the pain and loss of function. Grange Physiotherapy specialises in multi-area injuries by... Motor Vehicle Accidents and recovery Motor Vehicle Injuries Motor vehicle accidents account for a lot of injuries every year.  In a lot of cases, these accidents are not your fault.  When this is the case, medical costs and rehabilitation are covered under third party car insurance.  Most common problems are back and neck pain...

  Our Physiotherapists in Rockingham and Mandurah believe exercise is important.  Previously it was thought that once you retired inactivity was acceptable.  It’s now recognised that activity is beneficial throughout our journey. Our bodies are designed to exercise every day.  In fact, if we don’t exercise, just as if we don’t eat, our body literally starts to break down and all sorts of problems emerge e.g. heart, bone/osteoporosis, depression, balance. Mobility and lots more. It is a well-known fact that the way to fitness and good health is a well-balanced diet and regular physical activity. This is especially true and important for the elderly. Recent studies have shown that physical exercise in the twilight years adds quality and vitality to life. One major concern among a lot of people who don’t exercise is the fear of overdoing it and risking injury, especially as we get older.  This concern is valid but should not hinder from reaping the benefits of wha...

While it might sound intimidating, shockwave therapy is a non-invasive treatment used in a variety of health fields, such as physiotherapy, sports medicine, urology, and orthopaedics. Shockwave therapy is an ideal treatment for muscle injuries, relieving acute and chronic pain as well as assisting to speed up your recovery. Shockwave therapy was originally developed to treat kidney stones and gallstones, it’s also effective for plantar fasciitis, calcific tendonitis, knee pain and a range of other treatments. What Issues Can Shockwave Therapy Help You With? Tennis elbow, Achilles tendinopathy, golfers elbow, jumpers knee (patella tendinitis), shoulder bursitis, plantar fasciitis (heel pain), Hip or trochanteric bursitis, hamstrings tendinitis, and muscle knots. What Can I Expect During A Shockwave Therapy Appointment? Before we begin any shockwave therapy treatment w ith you, our physiotherapists will undertake a thorough assessment of your areas of concern to diagnose your injury. I...

  An ankle injury could range from a simple soft tissue sprain to a fracture.  Injury to the talar dome is an injury to part of the ankle joint.  The talar bone is one of the major bones that make up the  joint. An ankle sprain is a soft tissue injury to the ligament structure around the ankle joint most often occurring as you roll on your foot.   Ligaments stabilise joints and prevent excess movement so it stands to reason that if you have a significant soft tissue injury causing lack of stability then the joint may become unstable and may roll so much that the actual joint or part of is damaged.  If severe this may cause a talar dome injury.  The dome aspect of the talus bone, which is the joint surface, becomes damaged. A talar dome injury may be just to the cartilage attached to the bone or to the bone itself or a combination of both.   It is most often diagnosed by bone scan and may not picked up by xray.  A xray will often be ...

  4 tips to Squat correctly ( knee pain physiotherapy ) Squats are one of the best exercises for people with knee pain or arthritis.  They maintain the strength in major leg muscle groups such as glutes (buttocks) and quads (front of the thigh). They are a great weight-bearing exercise for optimizing bone health, Many clients avoid squats due to knee arthritis, but interestingly, people with knee arthritis are often the ones who need squats the most. Strength around the knee joint is the best way to reduce pain and protect the joint surfaces. Your muscles are like the ‘springs’ in your car suspension – they are the ‘shock absorbers’ around your joint. If they are not working optimally, your knee joint will not be happy. In order to get the muscles working optimally, you have to squat correctly. Here are our tips: Keep your knees pointing the same direction as your middle toes! If your feet are pointing straight ahead, your knee-caps should face st...