Asking the body what it wants

Asking the body what it wants Physiotherapy Column Why R1 and Treatment Direction Tests Change Everything There’s a moment in almost every Barefooters treatment journey where we make a change together and we both get excited – the client and the physio! Usually this is in a Range of Motion test or Neurodynamic nerve test – but it could be in anything […]

Easy Tips for Muscle Releases at Home

Easy tips for doing your muscle releases at home Physiotherapy Column Why being kind to your body actually helps recovery At Barefoot Physiotherapy, we’re big believers in helping people feel more at home in their bodies, not just during appointments, but in everyday life.  One of the simplest (and most effective) ways to support your body between […]

Compassion and healing: why being kind to your body actually helps recovery

Compassion & healing Physiotherapy Column Why being kind to your body actually helps recovery At Barefoot Physiotherapy, we see it every day: healing works best when the body feels safe, supported, and understood.  Movement, strength and rehab matter,  but so does how we treat ourselves during recovery. One of the most overlooked tools in healing is compassion.  Not the […]

Brain Overload: When Your Body Tells You to Stop

Brain Overload Physiotherapy Column Brain Overload: When Your Body Tells You to Stop We all have a lot going on: work, family, friends, deadlines, goals, and the never-ending to-do list. So when your body starts showing signs of pain or stiffness on top of all that? It can feel like the last straw.  But here’s […]

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 […]

Thoracic Ring Physiotherapy: What It Is and How It Can Help You 

Thoracic Ring Physiotherapy: What It Is and How It Can Help You Physiotherapy Column The Thoracic Ring Approach At Barefoot Physiotherapy, we are trained in the Thoracic Ring Physiotherapy, a powerful and holistic approach to understanding how the upper body—particularly the rib cage—may be contributing to pain or dysfunction elsewhere in your body.  We use […]

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 […]