by Libby | Jan 13, 2025 | Back pain, Exercise, Glow Physio
I don’t talk about weight very often. As physios, I know we’re supposed to talk about it. We’re supposed to emphasise the importance of staying within a healthy weight range for the sake of our clients’ health. But tbh, I’m yet to meet someone who isn’t aware that...
by Libby | Nov 29, 2024 | Back pain, Glow Physio, Posture
Low back pain is the leading cause of disability globally. For something so common (in any given year, almost 40% of the population will have it!)- there is still so much confusion about what to do when it strikes!Low back pain can feel quite scary. It can make it...
by Libby | Nov 22, 2024 | Back pain, Exercise, Glow Physio
I’m a Physio who works exclusively with women; all sorts of women. When a woman comes to me for help with pain or injury, she often wants two things:1️⃣ To feel better as fast as possible2️⃣ To know how she can stop it happening again. Now, after 19 years of doing...
by Libby | Oct 4, 2024 | Back pain, Exercise, Glow Physio
Want to avoid injuries when lifting? Here are five things to keep in mind: 🔥Learn what good form looks and feels like – This is your foundation! Don’t just guess. Check yourself in the mirror, grab some guidance, or even film yourself. If it feels dodgy, it probably...
by Libby | Jul 26, 2024 | Back pain, Exercise, Posture, Strength Training
“Where did my butt go?”…are the words I hear from many a woman. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again – pancake butt is REAL! Pancake butt, otherwise known as a loss of gluteal muscule bulk, is something I often see in women who:➡️are in the postpartum...
by Libby | Jul 24, 2024 | Back pain, Ergonomics, Exercise, Posture
Let me start by saying you can’t FAIL at posture. There is no ‘right’ or ‘wrong’ way to hold your body.; There is no ‘good’ or ‘bad’ posture. Sure, there are ways we position our bodies that we think look better. Ways that are more aesthetically pleasing. But the...
