Gaul Physio

30/01/2025

💡 Where is Sciatic Pain Felt? 💡

Sciatic pain often travels down the back or side of your leg and can even reach your foot. It’s not just pain—you might also feel numbness, pins and needles, or even weakness in the affected area.

If you're struggling with sciatica, don't let it hold you back. Reach out for advice or treatment options to help you stay active and pain-free!

👉 416 0677, jon@gaulphysio.co.nz

27/01/2025

15/01/2025

🌟 **Struggling with Back Pain?** 🌟
Have you been dealing with a nagging back issue for months—or even years—and wondering if physiotherapy could help?

🤔 **Find out without the guesswork!**
Request a **Discovery Visit** today and:
✅ Get answers about what’s causing your back pain
✅ Learn what can be done to fix it or reduce its impact on your daily life
✅ Do it all with **no financial risk**

👉 Enquire now to take the next step toward relief!
https://gaulphysio.co.nz/free-discovery-visit/

BOOK A FREE DISCOVERY VISIT FILL OUT THE FORM BELOW TO REQUEST A FREE DISCOVERY VISIT! We understand that you might not be sure about booking physio at the moment. You might not be sure that it will work, that we can help you, or maybe you had a bad experience in the past. If … Free Discovery Visi...

13/01/2025

🌟 **Start 2025 Pain-Free!** 🌟

Have you been living with back pain for far too long? Whether it's been months or years, I understand how much it can affect your daily life. But here's the good news: this year can be different!

💡 Imagine waking up every morning feeling stronger, moving freely, and leaving the discomfort of back pain in the past.

✅ **2025 is the year to reclaim your comfort and confidence.**
I'm here to help you:
- Discover effective, proven solutions for lasting relief.
- Learn the latest tips to manage and prevent back pain.
- Get the support you deserve to finally put back pain behind you.

🌱 A new year is a fresh start. Take the first step toward the life you deserve.

👉 Comment “RELIEF” below or message me to learn more about how I can help you on your journey to a pain-free 2025.

💬 Share your story or tag someone who deserves to start their year without pain. Let’s make it happen together!

✨ Your path to a healthier back begins today. ✨

16/12/2024

Is knee pain slowing you down? 🚴‍♂️🏃‍♀️
Do you experience:
• 🪑 Aching during prolonged sitting?
• 🤕 Clicking when bending or straightening your knee?
You might be dealing with patellofemoral pain—a common issue for cyclists and runners. 🚲👟
Don’t let it hold you back! 💪 Get in touch today for advice and treatment to keep you active and pain-free.

13/12/2024

If you’re needing help over the Christmas & New Year period don’t forget about my self help guides which are available on my website. Available guides cover Back, Neck, Shoulder, Knee and Trapped Nerve pain. These easy-read PDF’s have clear practical advice to help when pain strikes, including advice on what to do, and what not to do. Useful also for any family member or friend who is struggling with back, neck, knee or shoulder pain and aren’t sure what to do next. Find them at https://gaulphysio.co.nz/friends-and-family/

09/12/2024

Arrange desktop tools, such as the keyboard and mouse, within easy reach to avoid leaning forward. The top of screen should be level with your eyes to help maintain a neutral head position.

28/11/2024

💡 What is Sciatica?
Sciatica is a condition caused by irritation of the sciatic nerve, the largest nerve in the body. Most people experience it at some point in life. Stay informed and take care of your body!
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26/11/2024

Due to have Surgery? Get your playlist ready.
A presentation at the 2024 American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress reported that listening to music after surgery speeds recovery. The research found that listening to music significantly reduced patients' pain levels, anxiety, heart rates, and use of morphine after surgery. For instance, music listeners used about 50% less morphine compared to non-listeners on the first post-surgery day. The findings suggest that music helps patients feel more relaxed and reduces stress by lowering cortisol levels and thus enhancing recovery.

https://ascopost.com/news/october-2024/listening-to-music-may-accelerate-postsurgical-recovery/

21/11/2024

Sciatica isn’t always caused by a pr*****ed disc—there are other conditions that can result in similar symptoms, including lower back and leg pain, numbness, or pins and needles. In this video, we explore non-disc-related causes of sciatica to help you better understand why your pain might persist and how to address it.

Here is the link to my other sciatica video as mentioned. This covers the most common cause of sciatica. https://youtu.be/SqaviJNOrw4

19/11/2024

Helpful Products: The 8 Ball
This is a firm foam device which is particularly good for working out those tight knotty areas of the body – particularly large areas like the back or thighs. You can lie over it on the floor for your back, or stand against it on a wall – good for between the shoulder blades. Another ‘popular’ area for rolling is the Iliotibial band (side of the thigh). This can also be done on the floor or against a wall and involves a bit of awkward positioning and maybe a few teardrops, but well worth it afterwards.
The 8 ball comes in a couple of different sizes and firmness.
Message if you need help getting one.

14/11/2024

Check out my latest blog for an easy-to-understand guide on sciatica! I break down what sciatica is, why it happens, where you’ll usually feel the pain, and the common causes—especially disc problems in the lower back. Plus, I highlight why catching it early and trying physio can make a big difference for relief. Give it a read if you or someone you know is dealing with that all-too-familiar nerve pain!

And if you want to know more about getting sciatica relief, message me or call 416 0677.

https://gaulphysio.co.nz/what-is-sciatica/

06/11/2024

The Sacro-iliac Joint is a common cause of low back and leg pain. Often felt when moving from sitting to standing, and when straightening up. Pain from this joint responds well to taking load off it and gently encouraging movement in pain-free directions, i.e. gentle side bending, bend forward and back, and leg movements. It can be persistent, if you're experiencing these symptoms get in touch to find out what you can do to start getting relief today. 416 0677

03/11/2024

Not sure when to use Ice or Heat?
The simple answer is use Ice for the periphery (arms and legs), and use heat for the neck and back. Ice helps to reduce swelling around joints, heat helps to soften muscles which are in spasm and limiting movement. Both are helpful in diminishing pain perception.

02/11/2024

My Video is about the subject of lower limb biomechanics and their relationship to knee pain when running. The video is a guide to how you can check whether lower limb biomechanics may be a causative factor when experiencing knee pain when running.
I describe what biomechanics is, the three main sites of interest with lower limb biomechanics, and how you can check these yourself. This can be helpful when experiencing knee pain which has come on for no apparent reason and you are trying to find out what may be causing it, and more importantly how to stop it.
If you're suffering with knee pain with running or exercise and want to find out how to get moving comfortably again message me to arrange a chat.