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Shoulder blade pain (pain around the scapula) can come from muscles, joints, nerves, the neck, or, less commonly, problems in the chest or abdomen. The location, timing, and what makes it better or worse can help narrow down the cause. Our Physiotherapist Matthew West at Cumberland Physio Parramatta can help by diagnosing your shoulder blade pain and outlining a tailored treatment plan for you.
Most runners and walkers have, at some point, been warned about getting the dreaded ‘shin splints’.
While it’s a widely known term, it can actually refer to a variety of different conditions, each of which requires a different treatment or approach to help heal.
In most cases these conditions can easily be told apart with a careful history and physical examination, without needing any additional diagnostic imaging.
What matters more with posture is how long you hold any one position, how much you move across the day, and how well your tissues are conditioned to handle everyday loads.Bodies are built to move. Hold any position too long, whatever it is, and muscles fatigue, joints stiffen, and discomfort builds. You can feel sore after three hours in an ergonomic chair, or stiff after the same time standing at a desk.
Sesamoiditis is where there is inflammation and pain in sesamoid bones and surrounding soft tissues. Pain is felt under the big toe joint. Young active people are most commonly affected. While sesamoiditis pain can come and go it can cause great discomfort especially when walking. Physiotherapy treatment at Parramatta typically includes rest, ice application, and specific exercises to improve flexibility and strength in the foot. Manual therapy may be employed to enhance joint mobility, and patients are advised on proper footwear and possible use of orthotics to reduce stress on the affected area. Gradual return to activities is crucial, and a tailored rehabilitation program will support recovery.
Osgood–Schlatter disease is a common overuse condition affecting the growth plate (tibial tubercle) located just below the kneecap. It typically occurs in active children and adolescents during growth spurts, particularly when participating in sports that involve running, jumping, and rapid changes in direction. Physio at Cumberland Physio Parramatta can help settle the inflammation and guide your return to sport.
We’re all fairly conscious that the secret to healthy aging is staying active. The focus, particularly for heart health, has long centred on cardio and 10,000-step daily targets. While this is all highly beneficial, research increasingly shows that strength training has the most overall benefits to health for longevity.
The piriformis is a small, pear-shaped muscle buried deep in the buttock. It attaches from the sacrum at the base of the spine to the top of the thigh bone. Its job is to rotate and stabilise the hip, particularly during walking, standing, and changing direction.
The sciatic nerve, which runs from the lower back down the leg, passes very close to (and in some people, directly through) the piriformis. When the muscle becomes tight, overactive, or irritated, it can compress or irritate the sciatic nerve, producing symptoms that mimic sciatica.
Flat feet (also called pes planus) are very common, and physiotherapy at Cumberland Physiotherapy Parramatta can make a big difference—especially if you’re dealing with pain in your feet, knees, or lower back.
An essential component of physiotherapy treatment at Cumberland Physiotherapy Parramatta is your home exercise program. All physiotherapists know that patients who complete their exercises will have better outcomes from their treatment, however it can be difficult to find time to complete them. Here are a few tips that can help you to fit your exercises into your weekly routine.
Strains and sprains are words that are used almost interchangeably when describing injuries, however, they each have quite distinct meanings. The most straightforward explanation is that a “strain” refers to a tear in a muscle or tendon, while a “sprain” refers to a tear in ligament fibres. Here we briefly describe what that means and how we treat sprains and strains differently at Cumberland Physiotherapy Parramatta.
