Tag: Muscle Pain

West Lakes Physio - Sports and Rehab

3 hours ago

Fun Fact Friday: Pain doesn’t always equal damage.

Pain can be influenced by sensitivity, sleep, stress, previous injury and how much load your body is currently able to tolerate — not just tissue damage.

Persistent pain deserves a proper assessment, not just another Google search. We can help with that. ... See MoreSee Less

West Lakes Physio - Sports and Rehab

4 days ago

Is the off season leaving you stiff and sore? 🤔

A lot of people expect their body to feel better once the season finishes. But for many, the off season brings stiffness, sharp pains out of nowhere and muscle strains that just keep coming back.

The common cause? Muscle imbalances ⚖️

When one muscle group is stronger or tighter than another, your body starts to compensate. Tight hips, weak glutes or one leg doing more of the work all put extra load on your joints and muscles. Over time that extra load shows up as pain and injury.

The good news is the off season is the best time to sort it out 💪

At West Lakes Physio, we’ll assess how your body moves, pinpoint the imbalances and build a strength and mobility plan to fix them. That way you head into next season feeling strong, moving well and less likely to break down 🏉

Don’t wait until preseason to deal with it.

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West Lakes Physio - Sports and Rehab

1 week ago

Fun Fact Friday: bone health week edition!
👂Smallest bone in our body is the 'Stapes', it sits in our middle ear, is smaller than a grain of rice, without it we wouldn't be able to hear
🦴Biggest bone in our body is the 'Femur', it is our thigh bone, is about 50cm long, can withstand 2-3 times our body weight in load.
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West Lakes Physio - Sports and Rehab

1 week ago

It’s World Osteoporosis Day 🦴 — and not all exercise is equal when it comes to your bones.

Walking is great for your general health, but improving and maintaining bone strength requires the right type of challenge.

A bone-health exercise program may include:
🏋️ Resistance training – progressively loading muscles and bones
👟 Weight-bearing or impact exercise – appropriate to your individual bone and joint health
⚖️ Balance training – helping reduce the risk of falls and fractures
The important word is appropriate.

If you have osteoporosis, previous fractures, joint problems, bladder issues or haven’t exercised for some time, the exercises and loads need to be tailored to you.

At West Lakes Physio – Sports & Rehab, our physiotherapists can assess your strength, balance, mobility and other health considerations and help you develop an exercise program that is challenging enough to be useful while remaining appropriate for you.
Strong bones help us keep doing the things we love—at every age.
📞 Speak with us if you’re unsure where to start.
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