Arthritis: Understanding the Condition and How Physiotherapy Can Help
Living with Arthritis Doesn’t Mean Living in Pain Arthritis affects millions of Australians, causing joint pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility. Whether it’s osteoarthritis (OA), rheumatoid arthritis (RA), or another form, this condition can make everyday tasks—from walking to gripping objects—challenging and painful. While there is no cure for arthritis, physiotherapy plays a crucial role in […]
Tennis Elbow: Causes, Treatment, and Rehabilitation
Do you experience sharp or aching pain on the outer part of your elbow, especially when gripping, lifting, or performing repetitive wrist movements? Does your elbow feel weak when shaking hands or holding objects? If so, you may be dealing with Tennis Elbow, or Lateral Epicondylitis—a common condition not just among tennis players but also […]
Spondylolysis: Causes, Treatment, and Rehabilitation
Spondylolysis is a stress fracture or defect in the pars interarticularis, a small bony segment of the vertebra, most commonly affecting the lower lumbar spine (L5). It is a frequent cause of lower back pain, particularly in adolescents, athletes, and individuals engaged in repetitive spinal extension movements. At Adaptive Physiotherapy & Massage in Booragoon, we […]
Herniated Disc (Herniated Nucleus Pulposus): Causes, Treatment, and Rehabilitation
A herniated disc, also known as a herniated nucleus pulposus (HNP), is one of the most common causes of lower back pain. It occurs when the inner gel-like nucleus of an intervertebral disc pushes through the outer fibrous ring (annulus fibrosus), potentially irritating nearby nerves. This can lead to localized pain, nerve compression symptoms, and […]
Neuromuscular Lower Back Pain: Causes, Treatment, and Rehabilitation
That nagging ache and pain in your lower back that won’t go away… Sound familiar? Whether it’s from long hours at a desk, poor posture, or a workout gone wrong, lower back pain can be frustrating, limiting, and even debilitating. You might find yourself avoiding activities you love, struggling to get comfortable at night, or […]
Hip Bursitis: Causes, Treatment, and Rehabilitation
Hip Bursitis or more correctly called Trochanteric bursitis is a common cause of lateral hip pain, affecting individuals of all activity levels. It occurs due to inflammation of the trochanteric bursa, a fluid-filled sac that sits over the greater trochanter of the femur, reducing friction between the gluteal tendons and the iliotibial band (ITB). At […]
Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction: Causes, Treatment, and Rehabilitation
Sacroiliac joint (SIJ) dysfunction is a common source of lower back pain, often misdiagnosed as lumbar spine or hip issues. The sacroiliac joint connects the sacrum (base of the spine) to the ilium (pelvic bone), playing a crucial role in stability, load transfer, and movement coordination. When this joint becomes inflamed, restricted, or hypermobile, it […]
Piriformis Syndrome: Causes, Treatment, and Rehabilitation
Do You Have Piriformis Syndrome? Ever felt a deep, nagging ache in your buttock that just won’t go away? Or maybe a sharp, radiating pain that shoots down your leg after sitting for too long? If so, you might be dealing with Piriformis Syndrome—a condition that often mimics sciatica but originates from a small, deep […]
Adductor Strain: Causes, Treatment, and Rehabilitation
Is Your Groin Pain Holding You Back? Have you ever felt a sharp pain in your inner thigh after a sudden sprint or a quick lateral movement? Or maybe a lingering tightness in your groin that worsens when you kick, run, or change directions? If so, you might be dealing with an adductor strain, also […]
Hamstring Strain: Causes, Treatment, and Rehabilitation
Hamstring strains are one of the most common soft tissue injuries, particularly among athletes and individuals involved in activities that require sprinting, jumping, or sudden acceleration. The hamstrings—a group of three muscles (biceps femoris, semitendinosus, and semimembranosus) located at the back of the thigh—are responsible for knee flexion and hip extension. When these muscles are […]
