There are a multitude of issues that can occur in and around the pelvis that can cause concern and distress. Pregnancy related concerns, pelvic pain, urinary incontinence, bowel concerns, pelvic organ prolapse, pelvic floor weakness and pelvic pain can all have a significant impact on our quality of life. At Inner Strength Bayside we offer pelvic health services to address…

GLA:D®, Good Life with osteoArthritis: Denmark, is an education and exercise program developed by researchers in Denmark for people with hip or knee osteoarthritis symptoms. GLA:D® Australia is a not-for-profit initiative led by La Trobe University. Research from the GLA:D® program in Australia shows: an average pain reduction of 36% reduced pain killers’ consumption reduced expected need for surgery substantial…

We all have been told about the benefits of exercise for improving mental health, losing weight, improving glucose metabolism and keeping our bones healthy. But how many of us have actually stick to doing regular exercises? Sometimes, it is because we try to fit into someone else’s shoes or follow a recipe which may not work for us!! There are…

Diabetes is a metabolic disorder in which the body is impaired in regulating sugar levels, specifically glucose, in the blood, either by poor sensitivity to the protein insulin, or due to inadequate production of insulin by the pancreas. As per the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), approximately 415 million adults between the ages of 20 to 79 years had diabetes mellitus in 2015.With unhealthy…

Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD), or jaw pain is one of the many problems treated by a physiotherapist. The temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) is located just below your ears where the jaw meets the temporal bone of the skull. It is supported by ligaments and a disc and is controlled by various muscles around the skull, neck and spine. It helps us in…

Now more than ever, there are so many options for new mums to exercise. Be it at the gym, in a Pilates studio or outdoors in groups. For the past seven years, Inner Strength Bayside has run 45 minute Mums and Bubs mat Pilates sessions for up to six mums plus babies. More recently we have added a reformer mums…

What is kinesiology taping? Kinesiology or kinesio tape is the bright coloured tape that you would have seen on sports people. It is lightweight, thin (like skin) and has stretch enabling it to provide support, reduce pain and improve performance without impacting your range of movement. It is a therapeutic tool used by physios and other health practitioners to aid…

Winter is coming and if you are planning a trip to the mountains to hit the slopes you may want to start thinking about how you might best prepare your body. Skiing and snowboarding are physically demanding sports no matter what level you are at and there are many injuries that can occur while on the slopes, some of these…

Do you experience pain, discomfort or tightness at the front of the hip? Does this pain refer into the groin or thigh?  ….You are not alone!  Pain in this area is more common than you think and if left untreated it can lead to further aches or injury in other areas of the body. This includes low back pain, knee…

Mastitis is an inflammatory condition of the breast that many new mothers experience during their breastfeeding journey. The symptoms of mastitis include, but are not limited to, pain in the breast, swelling, redness, fever, extreme fatigue, and painful feeding. There are many reasons why women develop mastitis; varying from tight, ill-fitting bras, to changes in feeding patterns. For anyone who…