Shin Splints: Why They Happen and How to Get Rid of Them (A Physio’s Guide for Runners)

If you’ve felt an aching, tender pain along the inside of your shin after a run, especially after ramping up your training or pounding the pavement along the Coogee to Bondi track, there’s a good chance you’ve had shin splints. They’re one of the most common overuse injuries we see in active people, and the […]

Dry Needling Explained: How It Works, What It Feels Like, and How Physios Use It

If you’ve had a stubborn muscle knot that massage and stretching just won’t shift, there’s a good chance a physio has mentioned dry needling. It’s one of the most effective tools we have for releasing tight, painful muscles, but for something involving needles, it’s surprisingly misunderstood. This guide explains what dry needling actually is, how […]