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Coccydynia – A Pain in the Butt!   What is a tail bone? Your coccyx (Tail bone) is the last segment of bone at the bottom of your spine. This little segment is thought to be the remnant of the tail we once had. The coccyx consists of 3-5 simple vertebral units that...

Trigger points or muscle “knots” are sensitive spots in soft tissue, and too many of them is “myofascial pain syndrome.” They are usually described as micro-cramps. These sore spots are as common as pimples, often alarmingly fierce, and they seem to grow like weeds...

Physiotherapy is, in the majority of cases, the optimal treatment option for many chronic conditions such as Diabetes or heart disease or injuries, including chronic back or neck pain and osteoarthritis of the hips or knees, and there are ways to access Medicare...

Help! How do I stop the pain in my arthritic knee? Did you know that over 2 million Australians suffer from Arthritis? Unfortunately, painful osteoarthritis in the knee is an extremely common condition in Colac. Our Physiotherapists at the Corio Bay Sports Treatment...

“Jarred” fingers in Colac Sportspeople Most People who have played ball sports in Colac have experienced a Jarred Finger before. Sometimes you can just shake it off and continue playing, though often the injury is more severe than initially realised.   What is a...

Should office workers in Colac have a regular massage? People often don’t realise that sitting at a desk for long periods of time is actually putting a large strain on your muscles. Office work can have a large impact on your physical and mental health. At the Corio...

What is a corky? Most of us have heard of a “corked muscle” but aren’t sure of exactly what it is. It is a very common injury in contact sports players in Colac, such as Footballers and Netballers. A cork is a large bruise inside of a muscle, resulting from a blunt...

By Sonam Jethwa - Physiotherapist with a Special Interest in Women's Health.   In this post Colac Physiotherapist Sonam Jethwa will inform you about how physiotherapy and exercise can help people manage Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI). Watch the you tube video...

Benefits of Dry Needling By Emelye Glennen MYOTHERAPIST Click Here to learn more about Emelye Glennan What is Dry Needling? There are several types of dry needling that are used to help relieve muscular pain as well as other soft tissue techniques. It is effective in...

Why choose Remedial Massage?   Firstly, what is Remedial Massage? Remedial Massage Therapist Amy Lynch from Colac describes  Remedial Massage as the systematic assessment and treatment of the muscles, tendons, ligaments and connective tissues of the body to...

In current generation where technologies are hugely influencing our lives, it is not uncommon to see not only teens and tweens but also children in pram’s spending time in front of screens.  So the question is, Are the kids born in this Generation getting enough...

Growing up I played any sport I could get my hands on; swimming, surfing, football, basketball, tennis, volleyball, even netball! Unfortunately for me I was plagued by injury, gaining an equal amount of experience in knee, hip and back issues. However, it just so...

Mountain biking is becoming more and more popular and in Colac we are spoilt with some of the most awesome trails in Australia just on our doorstep at Forrest.  I love getting out to Forrest and enjoying the challenge of the trails and the fitness and fun that it...

Ever broken a bone? It can be quite a daunting and stressful time of your life!

This short animation by our Physio Ollie Butler briefly explains what to expect, and answers all of the frequently asked questions. Take a look, you might learn something!

Chronic pain or persistent pain is any pain that continues outside of normal tissue healing time frames. It is a very common issue and we see many patients with ongoing pain. Here is a 5minute video by one of the leading pain scientists (who is also a physio!) which...

What’s the difference between Physio based Pilates and other types of Pilates?
Why can I claim Physio ran classes on Private health but not other Pilates classes?
How do I know what to choose?
Your questions answered!

Ever rolled your ankle? Odds are you will do it again! Physio Jewel Oh explains how you can train up sprain-proof ankles!

Is shoulder pain limiting your return to water sport? Physiotherapist Ollie Butler explains “Swimmers Shoulder” and how fix it in time for summer!

Article Written by Manas Moholkar Hamstring strains are one of the most common injuries in Australian Rules Football that contribute to players missing games at all levels. Colac Physiotherapist, Manas Moholkar, discusses how long it will take for you to recover from...

It’s amazing how many women we see looking to tone their stomachs with sit ups but not getting the results they want. It’s an exercise that nearly everyone has tried at some point and a very common gym exercise. However, crunches are not all they are cracked up to be,...

Whilst some were watching Nick Kyrgios’ antics, Cherise was observing the subtle changes in the game and how it impacts the athlete’s bodies. Cherise fell in love with Tennis when she first picked up a racquet at the age of 6. She spent countless hours at both the...