Du Toit Physiotherapy

19/11/2025

Weights (resistance training) for bone strength!!

A small rebellion against fragility.
A quiet vote for independence, longevity, and a life
that stays wide, capable, and fully yours.

11/11/2025

Your spine is not a fragile structure:)

11/11/2025

Spinal manipulation can help people feel better, yes — but it’s not realigning bones or changing structure. The spine isn’t that fragile, and you’re not “putting it back in place.” It’s about reducing pain and improving movement. 😎👍🏾😎

11/11/2025

If your spine was truly misaligned, you’d be paralysed.
Now, yes, that’s a bit dramatic — but it makes the point.

You see so much nonsense online about pain being caused by “misalignment.” It’s absolute garbage. Your spine isn’t misaligned. Think about it logically: it’s surrounded by strong ligaments and supported by muscles that keep it stable.

Of course, pain can come from the spine — but that doesn’t mean something is “out of place.” If something was actually misaligned, we’d be talking about a fracture or dislocation, and you wouldn’t be walking into a clinic for some “magical realignment.”

That click or pop people hear during treatment? It doesn’t mean bones have been “put back into place.” You’re not made of Jenga bricks or Lego.

So if anyone tells you that you’re misaligned and they’ve “realigned” you — they’re talking complete rubbish.

And before anyone jumps in with, “But why do I feel better after the manipulation then?” — simple. You feel better because your body feels safe. Your nervous system has calmed down. That’s it. There’s nothing magical happening. Nothing’s been “put back in.” It’s just your body responding to something it perceives as safe.

05/11/2025

Movement matters

Every time you skip your walk, your brain and body quietly take note.
Muscle isn’t just for the young or the vain but it is your life insurance policy.

It protects your joints, stabilizes your balance, boosts your mood and even helps your memory.

Yes, lifting weights might do more for your mind than another crossword puzzle!

The real problem?

Too many people “retire” from movement.
We treat the gym like it’s for athletes instead of medicine for everyone.
The truth is simple and uncomfortable.
If you stop challenging your muscles, your brain follows.

Don’t let comfort steal your strength.
Pick up something heavy, learn something new, move like your life depends on it.

Because it does.

11/10/2025

11/08/2025

Rewiring in progress ...

07/08/2025

Did some puppy pilates yesterday! Keetmanshoop

04/08/2025

03/08/2025

Few great thoughts... we are not the "broken bodies" we believe we are...

15/04/2025

Osteoarthritis thoughts...
Very different from what we "believe" is it:

We used to think osteoarthritis was “wear and tear.”
But it turns out it’s more than mechanics. Much more than mechanics.

It’s genetic.
It’s metabolism.
It’s inflammation.
It’s systemic.

Your joints don’t break down from movement.

Our joints break down more from not moving.

That means you have more control than you think.
Improve your habits. Improve your health.
Your joints will thank you.