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Common myths around MRI and Back pain

CUMBERLAND PHYSIOTHERAPY PARRAMATTA:If you’ve been unlucky enough to suffer from chronic or ongoing back pain, chances are that at some stage, you’ve had other investigations to capture what is happening inside your spine. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is an incredible technology that can provide essential insights into tissues that otherwise can’t be seen. Unfortunately, there […]

Fibula Fractures

CUMBERLAND PHYSIOTHERAPY PARRAMATTA: What are they? The lower part of the leg, from the knee down to the ankle, consists of two long bones that sit side by side: the thicker Tibia and the thinner Fibula. The bones are joined together by thick fibrous connective tissue called a “syndesmosis” and are firmly adhered to each […]

Tips for Optimal Stretching Results

 How do you stretch properly? CUMBERLAND PHYSIOTHERAPY PARRAMATTA: While there are many benefits to be gained from effective stretching, employing an improper technique can actually result in injury. Here are some tips and guidelines for you to follow when stretching:  ·Warm up first with an activity such as walking (at least 5 -10 minutes). ·Stretches […]

Focus on Metatarsalgia

What is Metatarsalgia? CUMBERLAND PHYSIOTHERAPY PARRAMATTA: Metatarsalgia is a medical term used to describe pain that occurs in the ball of the foot. This occurs due to rubbing of the long bones of the foot, called metatarsals, causing inflammation. Build-up of inflammation in the ball of the foot compresses the small nerves that run between […]

Positional Vertigo

CUMBERLAND PHYSIOTHERAPY PARRAMATTA: What is it? Vertigo, the feeling that you are moving even though you aren’t, is an unpleasant yet common experience caused by a variety of conditions. It may surprise you to learn that in some cases your physiotherapist is actually able to treat vertigo. The process of telling whether we are moving […]

Can you Train your Balance?

CUMBERLAND PHYSIOTHERAPY PARRAMATTA: Maintaining balance is a complex process that your body does automatically. The body uses various systems to maintain balance, and if one system fails, the others compensate to keep you stable. You may not notice a deterioration in your balance until you’re in a challenging situation Our bodies have three systems that work together […]

What Causes Joint and Muscle Stiffness?

 Joint and muscle stiffness can be felt in any part of the body. While it may be accompanied by pain, this is not always the case and can have many different causes. Feelings of stiffness can be easy to ignore, however, they can be a sign that you are at increased risk of injury or […]

Cervicogenic Headache

CUMBERLAND PHYSIOTHERAPY PARRAMATTA: What is it? Headaches are a generic term for any pain in the cranial region. They can be caused by a variety of factors and there are many different types. A severe headache can stop you in your tracks and be severely debilitating. One kind of headache that is commonly treated by […]

Growing Pains

CUMBERLAND PHYSIOTHERAPY PARRAMATTA: Are growing pains real? The short answer is that yes, growing pains are a real and usually harmless part of childhood. Though poorly understood, they are recognized as a common phenomenon occurring most often between the ages of 3 and 12. The pain is commonly felt in both legs, particularly at night […]

Physio Tips for Comfortable Travel

CUMBERLAND PHYSIOTHERAPY PARRAMATTA: Travel can be one of the most enjoyable aspects of life, however if a trip away comes with the risk of increased pain and soreness, the excitement can be thoroughly diminished. Many people will even avoid travel altogether if their symptoms are exacerbated too much by long seated periods. If you are unlucky enough to […]