Headaches WITH PHYSIOTHERAPIST ELRINA PRETORIUS One of the most common reasons my clients come to see me is for the relief of their headaches and / or migraines. We all suffer headaches occasionally and mostly we soldier on with the help of some painkillers. However...

Strength – Why Do You Need It? WITH PHYSIOTHERAPIST ELRINA PRETORIUS The word “Strength” conjures up images of bulky forearms and rippling muscles – something most women don’t want so they avoid any form of weight lifting and bodyweight exercise. However, we all need...

Shoulder Pain Snapshot WITH PHYSIOTHERAPIST SAM SOUTAKBAR Hello! My name is Sam Soutakbar and following Elrina’s introduction in the last edition I am delighted to have this opportunity to introduce myself personally to you. I see patients with many diverse conditions...

  There are several pelvic floor disorders but in my article this month I would like to specifically share some information about Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP). This is a diagnosis which can cause a lot of fear so I spend a lot of time reassuring my patients who...

Today, I want to focus on lower back pain. Let’s start by dispelling some myths, as detailed in Deyo’s Seven Myths of Back Pain1 1. If you have a “slipped” disc you need surgery 2. Scans can identify the cause of pain 3. If your back hurts, take it easy until pain...

The last decade or so has seen a move towards a more holistic view of health. I, for one, have never understood the dualist approach of mind and body as separate entities…Working with people on a daily basis, it is impossible not to see how the psyche affects the body...