Inclusive LGBTQIA + Physio in Brisbane
Inclusive LGBTQIA + Physio in Brisbane Physiotherapy Column Inclusive LGBTQIA + Physio in Brisbane – WRITTEN BY: SAL (SHE/HER) – FOUNDER OF BAREFOOT PHYSIOTHERAPY. Truly inclusive healthcare is a fundamental human right and underpins every part of the Barefoot approach. The philosophy behind the clinic is simple: empower people to confidently live the lives they […]
How to release Jaw Tension
How to release Jaw Tension Physiotherapy Column How to Release Jaw Tension (Without Making It Worse) If your jaw feels tight, clicks when you chew, or aches after a long day, you’re not alone. Jaw tension (or TMJ pain) is something we see all the time at Barefoot, and it can be more than just […]
Back Problems from Driving? Try These 3 Tips
Back Problems from Driving? Try These 3 Tips Barefoot Lifestyle / Physiotherapy Column Back Problems from Driving? Try These 3 Tips Does your back start aching every time you get behind the wheel? You’re not alone. Back pain from driving is one of the most common issues we see at Barefoot Physiotherapy. For some, driving […]
Should I go to Emergency or Physio for my Lower Back Pain?
Should I go to Emergency or Physio for my Lower Back Pain Physiotherapy Column Should I go to Emergency or Physio for my Lower Back Pain? An acute episode of severe lower back pain can be very debilitating and often people are unsure of where to go to get help. Often people struggle to identify […]
HAES Physio – Health at Every Size Physiotherapy
HAES Physio – Health at Every Size Physiotherapy Physiotherapy Column HAES Physio – Health at Every Size Physiotherapy Your health is not dependent on your weight. This may be surprising given the narrative spun from a host of sources including health professionals. Health at Every Size (HAES) is “an approach to public health that seeks […]
Why we use a Full Body Assessment at Barefoot Physiotherapy
Why we use a Full Body Assessment at Barefoot Physiotherapy Physiotherapy Column Why we use a Full Body Assessment at Barefoot Physiotherapy At Barefoot Physio we treat the whole person, not just the specific injury that brought you in. In physio we are often told to “look at the joint one above and one below”. […]
Return to walking program
A BLOG about return to walking programs
Physiotherapy Management of Sciatica
Physiotherapy Management of Sciatica Physiotherapy Column Physiotherapy Management of Sciatica What exactly is sciatica? Sciatica refers to an irritation of the sciatic nerve (a nerve that exits at the low back joints, and travels through the gluteal region, back of the thigh and down into the leg). It can present as radiating pain, tingling/numbness, and/or […]
How to stop back or neck pain when reading
How to stop back or neck pain when reading Physiotherapy Column How to stop back or neck pain when reading Written by Caitlin D – Physiotherapist and avid reader. There’s nothing better than getting lost in a good book — until you look up hours later and realise your neck or back is stiff and […]
Why do I have rib pain?
Why do I have rib pain? Physiotherapy Column Why do I have rib pain? Why do I have rib pain? Rib pain is a common form of musculoskeletal pain. It refers to any pain that is experienced in the ribs, the rib joints or the muscles between them. Due to the proximity to the lungs, […]