Back pain affects millions of Australians every year and is a common reason for absence from work, big medical bills and a noticeable reduction in overall quality of life. But
Few would disagree that our modern lifestyle does not always account for the fact that the human body has evolved to suit a lifestyle of regular movement and exercise. According
One thing we’ve noticed at Fairfield Physiotherapy throughout our collective numerous years of professional experience is that most people aren’t aware of just how broad the field of physiotherapy is
Training for and completing a marathon is one the most physically and mentally grueling challenges athletes can set for themselves. Not surprisingly, the attrition rate for aspiring marathon runners is
Australian rules football is one of Australia’s most loved recreational sports but it also accounts for the highest number of sports related injuries that lead to hospitalisation. The football season
Having a baby is tough! With the increased demands on your body, it can be difficult to know how much physical exercise you can get away with. That’s why we’ve
So, you’ve injured yourself during your most recent training session, or maybe you’re heading into a big game this weekend and want to yield precaution around a particularly sensitive, injury
Squats are arguably the best full-body exercise in existence. They engage an unprecedented number of muscles to work the thighs, calves, lower back, abs and arms. By it utilising over
Dry needling has been around for many years as a treatment to combat acute or chronic pain. Widely recognised as a subset of Western acupuncture, dry needling involves inserting fine
A headache can hit at any time and can present as a lingering distraction that won’t let you focus, or an entirely debilitating condition that can last for hours. While
Perhaps you’ve finished a strenuous gym session or a run where you’ve added extra mileage to your usual route; you’ve cooled down and still sporting that post-workout glow when a
Many of us would be shocked if we realised how many hours per day we spend on our phones – with recent studies suggesting the average person spends more than
The shorter days and autumn leaves can only mean one thing … winter is almost here. And while some of us pine for the warmer weather, for many the cooler
If you’re accustomed to feeling a stabbing pain in your foot when you first walk out of bed in the morning, you might have something called plantar fasciopathy. And while
