Give someone for Christmas a good night’s sleep

What better present could you give?

Especially when reduced from Dec 7^th – December 23^rd at PhysioOne clinics

from $100 to $90!

Head into one of our clinics now to take advantage of this 10% discount only until December 23rd.

Here is how some of our patients describe the therapeutic contoured pillow that we supply at PhysioOne….

“It’s like sleeping on a cloud” says Charles Cave 9 years old.

“I have thrown out my other contoured pillows since using the contoured neck pillow that PhysioOne provided. It really supports my neck. It is definitely the best pillow that I have used and I take it even when I travel internationally” Male 50 year old patient

Madeline Hernon PhysioOne Physio states “With the combination of Physio treatment and sleeping using the contoured pillow, my own neck is the best it has ever been and I recommend the pillows highly. I have supplied over 50 patients with these pillows and every single person has raved about the relief of neck pain, a great night’s sleep and the decreased stiffness in their neck. That is 100% satisfaction!”

Our contoured therapeutic pillows are made of memory foam. This was first developed by NASA seeking anti – gravity cushioning materials for its astronauts. They are adjustable in contour. They are great for comfort, support and provide huge relief for neck and shoulder pain sufferers. For those that don’t suffer any of that, a good night’s sleep is a definite advantage to anyone!

“I take my pillow on holiday with me now! I miss it too much” says Madeline Hernon.

Summer activities and new toys and the injuries that go with them

So Summer is finally here, and its meant to be a long and hot one. New Zealand's summer consists of sun, beach, Christmas, New Year, Family and lots of fun games and sporting activities.

With all of these activities come certain injuries. A common injury that we thought we would talk about which we see a lot of is Achilles Tendinosis.

Common symptoms of Achilles Tendinosis include pain, stiffness, aching, tenderness and pinching in the side of the tendon. What starts as a mild tendon pain, if left untreated may become a chronic tendinosis and take months to resolve...So better be safe than sorry and get those little niggles checked out!

To read more on Achilles Tendinosis/Rupture click here

Acupuncture at PhysioOne

Acupuncture has been used as a therapeutic treatment for the health of the chinese people for over 3000 years. Here at PhysioOne we incorporate the use of acupunture with our physiotherapy care to help aid your recovery.

Acupuncture involves the use of small fine needles which are inserted into the body at various points to treat and aid with a number of illnesses and issues.

Acupuncture can help with:

• Migraines
• Back Pain
• Headaches
• Chronic pain
• Spinal injuries
• Occupational Overuse Syndrome
• Tendinitis/Bursitis/Synovitis
• Arthritis
• Whiplash
• Nerve injury and Paralysis
• And a number of other pain conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system

Acupuncture is not a painful experience as often thought. The needles are only inserted until the 'Chi sensation is felt' a tingling feeling that spreads from the needle. This is the nervous system being stimulated.

If you feel that we could help you here at PhysioOne with the use of both physiotherapy and acupuncture for any pain or injury you may be suffering from then give us a call on 5208218 or visit our website.

Life After the Marathon

So less than 12 hours after the Auckland Marathon finished I had alreadyspoken to and come across 3 people who did little or no training and jumped straight into the deep end of this marathon! One of these people was lucky enough to get away with only a blister! This lead me to think how many other people also may have thought they could get away without putting in the training beforehand. Shin pain, hip pain, back pain, knee pain and foot pain are some of the things that you may be suffering from after this marathon. Our advice to you is don't wait for it to settle down by itself...it may not! What starts as a mild tendon pain, if left untreated may become a chronic tendinosis and take months to resolve...So better be safe than sorry and get those little post marathon niggles checked out! We are here to help you with all your post marathon care

Back Pain Holding you Back?

Back pain may occur from trauma and postural activities. An accurate assessment and diagnosis with treatment to restore joint movement, muscle length and strength is critical to relieving back pain.

Sciatica Is one of many conditions that cause back pain...so lets learn some more about it!

WHAT IS THIS AND WHY HAS IT OCCURRED?

Sciatica is a set of symptoms including pain that may be caused by general compression and/or irritation of

one of five nerve roots that give rise to the sciatic nerve, or by compression or irritation of the sciatic nerve

itself.

Although sciatica is a relatively common form of low back pain and leg pain, the true meaning of the term is

often misunderstood.

Sciatica is a set of symptoms rather than a diagnosis for what is irritating the root of the nerve, causing the

pain. This point is important, because treatment for sciatica or sciatic symptoms will often be different,

depending upon the underlying cause of the symptoms

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS:

The pain is felt in the lower back, buttock, and/or various parts of the leg and foot.

In addition to pain,which is sometimes severe, there may be numbness, muscular

weakness, and difficulty in moving or controlling the leg.

Typically, the symptoms are only felt on one side of the body.

HOW CAN PHYSIOONE ASSIST?

• A full assessment to determine the underlying cause of the sciatica

• Education on the condition, what you should and shouldn’t do at home, postural education, time frames

with healing and ways to prevent re-injury.

• Joint mobilization and/or manipulation to restore full movement of all Lumbar vertebra.

• Soft tissue massage and electrotherapy modalities for pain relief and to release muscle spasm caused

by the sciatic pain.

• Core stability/strengthening programmes to stabilize the lumbar and abdominal region.

• Progressive stretching programmes facilitate a return to full mobility.

• Guidance on gradual return to sport/activities.

• Postural correction and strategies to prevent recurrence

This sound like you? Give us a call today and start your journey to recovery. 520 8218 or visit our website for more information

PhysioOne wishes you the best of luck for the Auckland Marathon

We know that The Addidas Auckland Marathon is still a few weeks away yet but we thought that we would still send out our wishes to you now!

We also know that this is usually around the time that injuries can set in and hold you back from your final weeks of marathon training!!

Most of these injuries are running related injuries such as:

Runners Knee

Shin splints

Anterior Compartment Syndrome

Achilles Tendinitis

Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

and Ankle Sprains

...To name just a few!

If you have developed any of the above injuries through your marathon training or any other pains or niggles, WE CAN HELP!!

We want to ensure that you will be performing at your best ability and in order to do that your body needs to be performing at its best too!

One of the common things that causes these injuries is a weak muscle or your body being trained using the wrong muscles! Simple strengthening exercises and stretches can help resolve some of these injuries!

Again, GOOD LUCK and if you need our help for any of the above injuries or any other problem just give us a call! We are happy to help!!

We hope that you achieve your goals in the Adidas Auckland Marathon!

www.physioone.co.nz

09 520 8218

Teaming together for a better you...PhysioOne and RNC

At PhysioOne not only are we concerned with treating your injury, but we see the whole picture and aim to enhance your recovery from every possible angle.

That is why we have teamed up with Results Nutrition Centre.

Results Nutrition Centre has been the leader in quality nutrition services since 1992. They provide a one-on-one nutrition coaching service that is practical, informative and goal orientated.

You may or may not be aware of this fact…but nutrition can play a major role in enhancing both performance and the healing of sports injuries. While ice packs, strapping, rest and other physiotherapy modalities are significant in the short and long-term treatment of injuries such as sprains, strains, bruising, swelling and broken bones; research shows that what an athlete consumes after injury and during the treatment phase can either promote recovery or sometimes delay healing.

The nutrition can not only affect injury rehabilitation positively or negatively, but also aid or hinder the recovery of general muscle and joint soreness following intense exercise, workouts, training and games.

If you think you might benefit from a nutition assessment please discuss this with your physio or contact Results Nutrition Centre and speak to one of their qualified nutritionists.