by kat | Jun 28, 2019
Physiotherapy for Mid and Upper-Back (Thoracic Spine) Pain The section of your spine located below the neck and above your lower-back is known as the thoracic spine. This is also commonly referred to as the mid- or upper-back. It contains 12 vertebrae (spinal bones)...
by kat | Jun 28, 2019
Physiotherapy for Back of Thigh (Hamstrings) Pain The hamstrings are the muscle group located on the back of the thigh and are composed of 3 different muscles that start and finish in different points in the leg and pelvis. The 3 muscles are biceps femoris,...
by kat | Jun 28, 2019
Physiotherapy for Front of Thigh (Quads) Pain The front of the thigh is the location of the muscle group known as the quadriceps or ‘quads’. This muscle group contains 4 muscles including the vastus medialis, vastus intermedius, vastus lateralis and rectus femoris....
by kat | Jun 28, 2019
Physiotherapy for Shin Pain What are Shin Splints? People who do a lot of running will often complain of ‘shin splints’ which is a general term for any pain experienced in the shin. There are several different conditions which can cause shin pain and it’s important to...
by kat | Jun 28, 2019
Physiotherapy for Calf and Heel Pain The calf muscle is comprised of 3 different muscles: the gastrocnemius (gastroc), the soleus and the lesser-known plantaris. These muscles join together towards the ankle and have a common tendon known as the Achilles tendon, which...
