Hey folks, just a quickie from me today. When you take up exercise or you exercise regularly, it is important that you become aware of your body, the aches, the niggles and listen to what your body may be telling you.
If you find your knee gives you pain going up hill or an ache is keeping you awake at night, or you find that you are reaching for the anti-inflammatories for the same recurring swelling, then its time to seek a second opinion.
My first preference is a physio. They have 4 years training for a start, plus have seen and heard it all. True, some are better than others, and I recommend you ask your friends for recommendations. Also ask at the practice to request someone who is specialised in say, sports related injuries. There are also GREAT massage peeps in Cairns that provide sports massage, myofacial release, dry needling... to name a few...
Be warned, that little niggle could be pulling your knee joint out of place or that tingling in your fingers when you type can lead into MUCH bigger issues if you keep popping pills and telling yourself it will be alright - cos in most cases, it won't!
Many niggles are easy fixes with a little time and dedication on your part. Once you master your posture, strengthen your weak points, stretch your tight muscles, you can stay on top of your body and keep moving - and keep doing what you love!
My faves are:
Amanda Gale - physio - See Shelley, she's very thorough and intuitive
Shiatsu Healing, Trinity Beach Road - Thai/shiatsu massage, myofacial release, reiki - to name a few. Tell Julie what your problem is and she'll get onto it. If you feel low on energy or down, then she is definitely the one to see. She'll give you a treatment to help. She's the best!
A Fuller Life, Palm Cove - See Deb or Andrew. They provide many treatments, just tell them your issue and let them do the work. Just brilliant.
That's all from me! There are many other talented professionals in Cairns, so please feel free to share yours below.