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Unlocking Relief: Your Guide to Back Pain Treatment at Cumberland Physiotherapy Parramatta

As a physiotherapist in Parramatta, one of the most frequent complaints I hear is, “My back is killing me!” If you’ve ever experienced back pain, you know how debilitating it can be. It can stop you from doing the simplest things, from picking up your kids to enjoying a walk in the park. But here’s […]

Cumberland Physiotherapy Parramatta: Focus On Shoulder Dislocations

The shoulder is a fascinating joint with incredible flexibility. It is connected to the body via a complexsystem of muscles and ligaments. Most of the other joints in the body are very stable, thanks to thestructure of the bones and ligaments surrounding them. However, the shoulder has so muchmovement and flexibility that stability is reduced […]

How Does Diabetes Affect Healing Times?

CUMBERLAND PHYSIOTHERAPY PARRAMATTA: It can be surprising to many people that one of the questions their physiotherapist will ask themwhen assessing an injury is ‘Do you have diabetes?’ This may seem more like an issue for yourdoctor than your physiotherapist! The reason why your therapist is asking is that diabetes can actually have quite a […]

Focus On Buttock Pain

CUMBERLAND PHYSIOTHERAPY PARRAMATTA: A “pain in the butt” is often used as a funny expression, but when it happens in real life, it can be anything but amusing. Whether it’s a dull ache or a sharp jab, pain in the buttocks can make sitting, walking, or even sleeping a challenge. There are a variety of […]

Cauda Equina Syndrome: What is it?

CUMBERLAND PHYSIOTHERAPY PARRAMATTA: Cauda equina syndrome is a rare condition that you may not have heard of, however it can have catastrophic consequences if it is not recognised and treated quickly. This condition occurs in up to two percent of cases of herniated lumbar discs, causing loss of lower leg function, incontinence and lower back […]

Meniscal injuries

CUMBERLAND PHYSIOTHERAPY PARRAMATTA: The knees take a lot of stress when doing medium- or high- impact activities such as running, jumping, hill-walking and playing field sports. The meniscus is commonly damaged during these activities, and can be a cause of significant pain and movement dysfunction if damaged. What is the role of the meniscus? The […]

Four Tips For Reducing Knee Pain

CUMBERLAND PHYSIOTHERAPY PARRAMATTA: Knee pain comes in many forms with many different causes. While treatment for every person and condition will be different in each case, here are a few tips that may help to reduce knee pain throughout the day. 1. Choose supportive footwear One of the biggest culprits for ongoing knee pain is […]

Some Surprising Facts About Posture

CUMBERLAND PHYSIOTHERAPY PARRAMATTA: Your posture is one of the first things other people notice about you and can affect so much more in your life than just spinal health. Healthy posture has been linked to better respiratory health and has even been shown to affect your confidence. In this article, we explore a few other […]

The Two Minute Workout Challenge

CUMBERLAND PHYSIOTHERAPY PARRAMATTA: Adding movement to your day when you work in an office or at home can be difficult. When it comes to exercise, making more movement a part of your daily routine can make a big difference to your overall health if done often enough. There are a few quick and easy suggestions […]

LCL Tears

CUMBERLAND PHYSIOTHERAPY PARRAMATTA: What is the LCL? The knee is one of the largest joints in the body and has only one plane of movement. This means it bends and straightens but does not twist (much) or move from side to side. To keep the knee from moving in other directions, the knee is supported […]