Melinda Bierman Inc Physiotherapy

10/07/2025

Thank you Roesaf for always providing excellent service and high quality products!

12/06/2025

LONG WEEKEND

Please note that we are closing early on Friday, 13 June 2025 for the long weekend.

We apologise for any inconvenience.

We will reopen again on Tuesday, 17 June 2025 @ 08:00.

Enjoy your long weekend!

06/06/2025

ANKLE SPRAINS: LONG-TERM PROBLEMS

Ankle sprains are common injuries among all walks of life.

After an ankle sprain, we generally just push through the first few days of swelling and pain, and think everything is A-Okay once we can walk with just that slight limp...but are you aware of the consequences of not treating an ankle sprain properly?

Research shows that a simple ankle sprain may increase your risk of recurrence. It may also lead to long-term problems such as instability and pain.

⁉️What to do with an ankle sprain?

REHAB!

As physiotherapists, we are trained to guide you through the rehab process.

☎️ Phone us on 082 550 5480 to assist with that sprained / problematic ankle and prevent / minimalise your risk of long term problems!

You will experience the differnece with us.

02/06/2025

RETURNING TO SPORT

The first question we as physios get asked after a player gets injured, is "When will I be able to play rugby/netball/tennis again?"

There is no short or simple answer to this question, but there are guidelines.

The fact of the matter is that rehab does not only address the "here and now" symptoms, but should also incorporate strategies and exercises to prevent future injuries such as recurring ankle sprains.

There are multiple factors to consider when returning to sport as set out in our post.

Read through it carefully and decide whether you may have returned to sport prematurely after your ankle sprain. Maybe it is time to phone us to help you complete your rehab before returning to play!

You will surely experience the difference with us.

Contact us at 082 550 5480 to book your appointment.

21/04/2025

There is no gain with pain..

🧠 PhysioMyth vs. Fact! 🧠

❌ Myth: “No pain, no gain – pain during exercise means it's working.”
✅ Fact: Pain is a warning sign, not a badge of honour! 🚫

While mild discomfort with new exercises is normal, sharp or lingering pain could mean something’s wrong. Physios help you exercise safely and effectively – without pushing your body into harm.

Pain ≠ progress. Smart movement = sustainable results! 💪

15/04/2025

WE WILL BE CLOSED ON...

Please take note that we will be closed over Easter weekend as well as on all public holidays coming up over the next two weeks.

BUT

We will be open on 1 May (which is a public holiday) and closed on 2 May!

Stay safe when travelling with your loved ones!

03/04/2025

INVISIBLE PAIN

Pain due to an auto--immune disorder or other unseen disorders is often seen as "all in the mind". Very few people understand that the pain is VERY REAL even though the cause is not visible to the eye.

As physiotherapists, we can help with the invisible pain. At Melinda Bierman Inc, we understand the PAIN IS VALID EVEN IF IT IS INVISIBLE!

Contact us on 082 550 5480 for an appointment and find out how we can help you!

27/03/2025

THOUGHTS AND BELIEFS ABOUT PAIN

We all have unique experiences with pain.

Why is that?

One of the reasons may be that our thoughts and beliefs regarding pain differ. Thoughts are neural impulses and bring about physiological responses in our bodies!

These physiological responses may include:
🫀 Change in heart rate
🫁 Changes in breathing (eg. Faster and shallow breathing when under stress)
💥Changes in the sensitivity of the skin
🥵 Sweating
🤕 Pain tolerance

It means our pain can literally start in our brain. 🤔

Thought and beliefs may start operating as a "thought virus" that can keep the pain going long after the injury has healed or the causing factor of the pain has been removed. This is referred to as centralised pain.

Physiotherapists with a special interest in pain management, will be ble to help you to identify these thoughts and beliefs...and work with you to create strategies to change these thoughts and beliefs!

The brain is able to relearn and changing your thought patterns may just be the first step to a pain-free life!

Contact us at 082 550 5480 to book your appointment with us if you are experiencing this type of pain(ful thoughts).

23/03/2025

PAIN INTENSITY: IS IT REALLY THIS PAINFUL?

As we learn more about pain through research, we have come to realise that the intensity of our pain does not necessarily equal the amount of damage to our injured tissue or structures.

This is why someone with extreme pain in the lower back may have a normal x-ray or MRI.

⁉️ Does this mean our pain experience is not real, since the tests are not showing any significant cause for the pain?

‼️ ABSOLUTELY NOT!

The intensity of our pain is very much real, but our pain experience is multi-factoral which means it is influenced by more factors than just the severity of our injury or incident that initially led to our pain (if any).

We as physiotherapist are here to help you navigate this pain experience and teach you strategies as part of your treatment, to change you pain experience!

☎️ Contact us at 082 550 5480 to book your appointment with us.

We are looking forward to embark on this journey with you!

12/03/2025

SLEEP IS A NATURAL PAIN KILLER

Did you know that sufficient sleep can act as a natural pain killer?

When you get enough good quality sleep, your body release neurotransmitters and hormones that act as pain killers.

While sleeping, your body has time to repair itself and reduce inflammation.

Struggling to sleep?

👆🏻Here are some strategies to improve your quality of sleep.

Good night! Sleep tight, everyone!

25/02/2025

BRANDED

Thank you to for our professionally branded sun visors! We love it!

We are looking forward to showing off our brand(ed) new sun visors at sporting events this year!

24/12/2024

A BLESSED CHRISTMAS TO YOU

We want to wish you all a blessed Christmas!

May you and your family experience the gifts of His peace and blessing during this festive season.