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 […]
Rib Pain + Upper Back Tightness: Thorax Driver
Rib Pain + Upper Back Tightness: When the Thorax is the Driver Physiotherapy Column Rib pain + upper back tightness: when the thorax is the driver Rib pain that feels oddly specific. Upper back tightness that keeps returning. A breath that does not quite fill, especially on one side. Sometimes the symptoms feel local. A […]
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 […]
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”. […]
Running Physio Brisbane | Injury Prevention & Rehab Experts
Running Physio Brisbane: Common Running Injuries and How to Avoid Them Physiotherapy Column Running Physio Brisbane At Barefoot Physiotherapy, we see runners every day—new to running, returning after injury, or preparing for their next big race. Whether you’re chasing a PB, jogging for headspace, or just enjoying a walk-run in your local Brisbane park, one […]
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 […]