There are many health benefits of including Pilates as a part of your regular exercise routine, including strengthening and toning the body, improving posture and increasing flexibility.

As the summer months set in for the year, many of you might be looking for the best way to get in shape for the season. Pilates works to target muscle core strength and body toning through the use of hundreds of movements and exercises.

If you’ve suffered from an injury in the past, if you’re looking for a non-impact form of exercise, or if you simply want to experience the many benefits of Pilates exercises, contact Solutions 4 Pain & Injury today to enquire about our Starter Pack to try it out!

Medical research has shown that massage therapy can be an effective part of pain relief and management. Massage is anatural solution to pain management and pain relief.

Massage therapists utilise an holistic approach, focusing on the entire body system and its relationship to soft tissue, rather than focusing only on the site of pain.

The potential for positive impact for patients with acute or chronic pain is significant. Book in with our massage therapist, Barbara Halliday, to see how she can help you in your approach to rehabilitation or pain management!

Haven’t the better days and brighter weather come around quickly this year? It’s a great time to be out and about. Many of us are thinking about ways to shed those unwanted kilos that have crept on over Winter.

Physiotherapists encourage people to stay fit and healthy. We must all remember however, as we jump on those treadmills, start pounding the pavement and increase those pool laps, to do it safely. Increased motivation can lead to over-exercising too quickly. Injuries can result from doing too much too soon. Begin slowly and not overdo it. During fatigue, we are at the greatest risk of sustaining an injury. Some examples of injuries from overuse are:

• Achilles tendonitis
• Plantar fasciitis
• Shin splints
• Anterior knee pain
• Rotator cuff shoulder pain
• Lower back/hip pain

Whatever your reason for getting fit in the lead-up to Summer, our Physiotherapist can advise you on what is the best and safest way to shed those kilos, while staying healthy and happy.

If you have already developed some form of injury in your attempts to start exercising, don’t ignore the problem. It is most likely to come back when you try to start again.

If you have any questions regarding your fitness plan or injury management, don’t hesitate to book in to see our Physiotherapist, Andrew Noyes, at Solutions!