We all have a tendency to unconsciously favour one side of the body over the other. Hence, we can feel pain and build up tension which may be visible or palpable more on one side of the body. Favouring one side isn’t necessarily bad, we just need variability in our movement. How do I prevent […]
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Ultimate Hip Pain Guide
As you can see from this previous blog sydneyphysiosolutions.com.au/hip-pain-whats-cause, there are numerous different causes for Hip pain, which will then display itself with different signs and symptoms. As a general rule, Hip Pain can be avoided by working on two major areas, as well as stretching regularly: Lumbo-Pelvic Stability (your core) -> Pilates! Gluteal strength […]
Piriformis Syndrome
What is piriformis syndrome? Piriformis syndrome is a fancy way of saying that a tight buttock muscle (piriformis) is causing pressure on the nerve (sciatic) that passes underneath it. When this happens it can cause buttock pain and referral of pain down the leg (usually down the back of the leg). It may also cause […]
Osteoporosis in the hip
Osteoporosis is a condition characterised by reduced bone density, due to a loss of bone minerals, which can lead to an increased risk of fractures and bony injury. A person with osteoporosis may have no symptoms, until an injury occurs. If you have risk factors, which may include being over the age of 50, having […]
Hip Replacement – help!
My Father has just had his hip replaced…what on earth should he being doing? Ok, so before we start getting into the nitty gritty of what exercises he should be performing, lets start by giving a brief overview of the operation, so you get some idea of the muscles that need to be strengthened. There […]
Hip Pain – Labral Tear
The hip is a ball and socket joint. A very big ball and quite a deep socket. But to help deepen the socket, and increase the joint stability, there is a fibrocartilaginous ring around the outside of the socket. (coloured blue below) If the ball is not centred in the socket optimally, abnormal wear […]