In Balance Physio and Pilates

29/07/2026

27/07/2026

22/07/2026

Long Box Arms pulling straps is a fantastic exercise to engage and strengthen all the postural muscles. Also a great exercise for swimmers!

19/07/2026

• Lumbar nerve root irritation injury or “pinched nerve” is a common injury, where the nerve is compressed as it passes out of the tunnel in the side of the spine.
• Symptoms are often felt on one side of the back and may radiate into the buttock, hip or even down the leg.
• Symptoms are varied but include pain, pins and needles, muscle weakness, numbness, muscle spasm, stiffness and reduced movement.
• Management includes education about the injury and how to avoid aggravating factors.
• Manual therapy and neural mobilisation techniques to decrease compression on the nerve and improve its mobility are often helpful.
• Strengthening of the lower back, core, and hip musculature is typically a mainstay of treatment.
• Anti inflammatory medication and pain killers can be helpful in managing symptoms.
• Imaging is not required to diagnose lumbar nerve root irritation injury but may be considered for more severe cases with signs of significant neural compression.

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18/07/2026

15/07/2026

The bilateral bridge is a commonly provided exercise for early-stage hamstrings rehab.

13/07/2026

• BPPV is a mechanical problem of one of the labyrinth organs in the back of the ear.
• This organ has fluid filled canals which pick up rotational movement of the head, as well as specialised apparatus called otoliths which are coated in calcium carbonate crystals, which detect vertical and horizontal acceleration.
• Crystal can become dislodged from the otoliths and find their way into the canals, altering the way the fluid in the canals move
• This results in the left and right labyrinth organs sending conflicting movement information to the brain, resulting in vertigo.
• While often considered a self-limiting condition, the average time to recovery is over a month.
• Diagnosis is based on specific tests which stimulate each canal and result in symptoms as well as a specific movement of the eyes called a nystagmus.
• Treatment involves a series of specific head movements based on the canal involved and whether the crystals are free floating or stuck, to roll the crystals out of the canal.
If you suffer from vertigo which you feel may be BPPV, book an appointment with one of our experienced physios to treat the condition and get you back In Balance!

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09/07/2026

• Cervical nerve root irritation occurs with compression of the nerve in the tunnel where it exits the spine
• This can be caused by structural changes in the spine, however posture, poor muscle control and muscle tightness often play a role.
• Symptoms can include weakness, pain or altered sensation into the muscles supplied by the nerve.
• Imaging is not required to diagnose cervical nerve root injury but can rule out other conditions if required.
• Each case should be managed individually due to the varied symptoms presented with.
• Physiotherapy aims to offload the nerve by improving mobility of the spine and tissues as well as strengthening the neck and shoulder girdle.
• In severe cases, surgery may be indicated.
• If you have been suffering with neck pain, book an appointment today with one of our highly experienced physios to get a plan to decrease your pain and get you back doing all the things that you love!

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06/07/2026

The scooter – a Reformer exercise that is both loved and hated! A sure fire way to get those those Glute muscles burning, but in fact works all the leg muscles and more. This video demonstrates why it is an excellent exercise to improve pelvic and lower back stability and rehab the many issues to which this can be related.