Hindmarsh Physio and Sports

09/12/2025

Shoulder Pain

✴️ There are three broad categories of shoulder pain and injury⁣
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1.Injury – such as shoulder dislocation and rotator cuff tears⁣
2.Muscle imbalances leading to impingements, bursitis and rotator cuff tendinopathies and degeneration.⁣
3.Stiff and painful shoulders such as frozen shoulder or arthritis⁣
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⚡️ Many problems present similarly, so a detailed examination and assessment is important to understand the contributing factors. We need to assess the role of the scapular and the muscles around. Studies have shown that the identification and rehabilitation of the underlying mechanisms are instrumental in the recovery of shoulder problems. ⁣
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✅ What you can do⁣
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•Find a comfortable position for the shoulder. Often a rolled towel, cushion or pillow wedged between your body and your elbow can give some relief – but if it hurts, take it out!.⁣

•Do not sleep on it and try to keep good posture.⁣

•Modify your aggravating activities and check your work station set up. Long hours on computers and mouse use are often part of the degenerative and reactive tendinopathy picture.⁣

•Place your computer mouse as close to you as possible and support your forearm.⁣

•Carry items close to your body and use a backpack.⁣

•Take regular breaks from activity and stretch.⁣

✅ Check out our extensive blogs accessible through for heaps of information to help you ⁣

Trusted physiotherapy care in Adelaide’s western suburbs. Hindmarsh Physiotherapy Clinic offers expert treatment, hands-on therapy, rehabilitation…

07/12/2025

Is Parenting a Pain in the Back? Literally

Are your children giving you back pain?

Parents looking after young children are required to push, pull, bend & lift. During the first two years their weight can increase from a 3kg newborn to an active 15kg toddler. So it’s no wonder that looking after young children can significantly increase your risk of neck & back injury.

Here’s our extensive checklist of tips to help ⬇️

Remember if you do have pain keep active, bed rest is not the best way to get rid of back pain, neither is prolonged sitting or standing.
Get personalised advice from one of our physiotherapists to help you manage the condition.

Caring for young children can be very physically demanding on your body. Joint and muscular pain is common and conditions can be easily flared up by increased strain on the joints.

By keeping your body fit and strong, you are more likely to maintain your health and prevent injuries. If you have presently got low back pain or have had low back pain in the past and would like to find out more about how to beat low back pain, make sure you contact our Physiotherapists on 83462000 or hindmarshphysio.com.au

https://hindmarshphysio.com.au/education/Children-giving-you-back-pain-comp.pdf

07/12/2025

05/12/2025

Longer walks beat shorter strolls for heart health
People who rack up most of their daily steps in walks lasting less than five minutes have a higher risk of cardiovascular disease than do those who amass their steps in big blocks.
https://www.advisory.com/daily-briefing/2025/10/29/walking-health

05/12/2025

🛍5 tips to help avoid Xmas retail stress🛍

The run up to Christmas sees the inevitable onset of physical and emotional stress resulting in head, neck and back pain.It is not just the anxiety of competition for parking spaces and goods on the shelves, but also the physical stress of prolonged carrying and queuing with heavy and awkwardly shaped packages.

🎄 Look around first and make notes. Collect your shopping later to reduce the time carrying weights
🎁 Balance your shopping equally to reduce spinal strain and make use of the trolley and car boot
🎅 Walk at a sensible pace, don’t amble slowly and if standing in queues keep moving
⭐️ When internet shopping don’t stay in one position for too long, move regularly
👼 Ensure that your work station is set up correctly to reduce the strain on your neck and back and don’t hover on the mouse.

✅✅✅ If you find you are experiencing aches and pains phone to see one of our physios to prevent your pain ruining your Holiday plans.
Ph 83462000 for Hindmarsh Physio to help before the xmas break

04/12/2025

Now Offering Professional Massage Therapy Services
By a Qualified Physiotherapist

We are excited to share that our Physiotherapist Sigma is now offering massage therapy sessions as part of our physiotherapy services. Whether you're looking to relieve stress, reduce muscle tightness, or support your recovery from physical activity, she can provide a range of massage options tailored to your needs.

40 minute or 20 minute appointments available

✨ Massage options include:
• Head & Scalp Massage (with oil): Promotes deep relaxation, reduces stress, and improves circulation.
• Sports/Deep Tissue Massage: Targets specific muscle groups to relieve tightness, stiffness, and trigger points—ideal for active individuals or those recovering from physical strain.
• Full Body Massage (Posterior – Male Clients | Full Body – Female Clients): A comprehensive treatment to restore balance, reduce physical and mental stress, and promote overall wellbeing.

💆‍♂️ Benefits of Massage Therapy:
✔ Relief from muscle tension and stiffness
✔ Reduction of stress and anxiety
✔ Improved circulation and flexibility
✔ Trigger point release
✔ Support for physical therapy and rehabilitation
Every session is designed with your comfort and therapeutic goals in mind. Whether you need targeted relief or full-body relaxation, you're in safe, professional hands.

📍For bookings or inquiries, feel free to contact us directly on 83462000
Please ask to see Sigma and let us you are interested in Physiotherapy Massage.

02/12/2025

🎄 Support Walking SA This Christmas
This time of year reminds us how much connection to community and to the outdoors matter. Walking brings joy, belonging and a sense of calm. Together, we can make that possible for more South Australians.

Walking SA is powered by one part-time staff member and a bunch of passionate volunteers who care deeply about helping people move more, feel safer and explore our state on foot.

When you become a member, you’re not just joining an organisation, you’re strengthening a movement.

Here’s how you can be part of it:
• Free Member – stay connected and help spread the word
• Individual Member – $25 – fuel our work for safer streets and better trails, continue to build the State Trails database, promote our clubs and train our next batch of bushwalk guides.
• Organisation/Business Member – $150 – champion walking across your community or workplace
• Join one of our 20 walking clubs – be active, supported and part of something bigger.

Every membership helps create a South Australia where walking is easy, joyful and accessible for everyone.
Thankyou. Your support truly makes a difference.

For more information, head to our website or send us a message https://www.walkingsa.org.au/shop/products/membership-joinups/

02/12/2025

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01/12/2025

Our small group Pilates classes are designed for individual programs in a safe and welcoming space. Taken only by qualified Physios we can help you understand the basics or extend your existing Pilates knowledge.
For more information follow the link 🔗

Would you like to know more about our Pilates

29/11/2025

Our weekend share 😁
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