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How can we reduce Stress?

How can we reduce Stress?

by Tom Anthoney | Sep 14, 2020 | Back Aches, Back Pain, Body aches and pains, McLaren Vale, Mt Compass, Neck Aches, Neck Pain, Physiotherapy, Willunga

In our last blog we discussed how stress can make pain feel worse. So how can we reduce stress and its affect on our bodies? There is lots of evidence that supports the following strategies 1. Mindfulness – focusing on breathing and relaxing your body… Follow...
Back Pain and neck pain? Does stress influence it?

Back Pain and neck pain? Does stress influence it?

by Tom Anthoney | Sep 8, 2020 | Back Aches, Back Pain, Body aches and pains, McLaren Vale, Mt Compass, Neck Aches, Neck Pain, Physiotherapy, Willunga

In our Physio clinic, people often present with back and neck pain and other muscular strains for “no reason.” By this, they mean they have done nothing different than what they normally do. So why is it hurting now? Could it be stress? We have had so many clients ask...
My scan/image report sounds bad. Does damage = pain?

My scan/image report sounds bad. Does damage = pain?

by Tom Anthoney | Sep 28, 2015 | Back Aches, Back Pain, Body aches and pains, Neck Aches, Neck Pain, Physiotherapy, Scans Images

Damage does not equal pain, this is why scans can be misleading! Scans can be very useful for diagnostics and to point us in the right direction, but they can also cause worry and unhelpful beliefs that we should be in pain because of damage seen on scans. What your...
4 easy tips to ease neck/back pain

4 easy tips to ease neck/back pain

by Tom Anthoney | Aug 14, 2015 | Back Aches, Back Pain, Neck Aches, Neck Pain, Physiotherapy

Take a “Smoko”! THAT got your attention :).  Now, when your work colleagues get up and go outside for a ‘smoke break’, get up and go with them. Be sure to stand ‘up wind’, but a short break, regularly from our seated work posture is the best way to give your neck and...
What is craniosacral therapy?

What is craniosacral therapy?

by Tom Anthoney | Jul 31, 2015 | Back Pain, Neck Pain, News, Physiotherapy

As a physiotherapist who uses craniosacral therapy (CST) techniques in my day-day practice I get asked this question a lot! In a nutshell these techniques generally use light touch in order to release tensions deep in the body to relieve pain and dysfunction and...
How to use your Posture Pole

How to use your Posture Pole

by Tom Anthoney | Mar 26, 2015 | Aldinga, Back Pain, McLaren Vale, Mt Compass, Neck Pain, Physiotherapy, Posture Pole, Seaford, Willunga

Posture Poles are the best invention in 20 years!! And it is an Australian invention 🙂 My first recommendation for those who have a posture pole is to start by lying on it for……….3 minutes max. It can be a big change for those who might sit round shouldered all day,...

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23 High Street,
Willunga,
South Australia 5172

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Mon 8.30am – 7.30pm
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