by samantha | Sep 23, 2025 | Ergonomics, ExerciseisMedicine, Health, Pain, Tips, Wellness
Gardening can be one of the most rewarding hobbies – fresh air, sunshine, movement, and the satisfaction of seeing your flowers bloom or veggies grow. But it can also be surprisingly hard work, and if you’re not careful, it may leave you with more aches and...
by samantha | Sep 15, 2025 | Health, Pain, Tips
This joke gave the physiotherapists and biokineticists at Samantha Dunbar INC, the giggles because “bum knee” is a phrase we hear all the time -but what does it actually mean? “Bum knee” is an informal way of describing knee discomfort, pain, or...
by samdunb | Jan 3, 2024 | Pain, Rehabilitation, Sports related, Tips, Wellness
There are several injuries and physical inactivity myths that can lead to incorrect treatment or disregarding a more serious problem. Myths: “No pain, no gain.” While some discomfort is normal during rehabilitation and physical activity, severe pain is not a sign of...
by samdunb | Nov 1, 2023 | mental health, Pain
Physiotherapy, while primarily associated with the treatment of physical ailments and rehabilitation, can have a positive impact on mental health and overall wellness. Pain Management: Chronic pain can lead to emotional distress, anxiety, and depression....
by samdunb | Sep 11, 2023 | Health, mental health, Pain, Rehabilitation, Sports related, Tips, Wellness
“If life gives you lemons, just take a deep breath in and exhale the sweet smell of success.” What is Deep Breathing? Deep breathing is a relaxation technique done through actively taking slow, deep breaths to optimise the main muscle of breathing, your DIAPHRAGM....
by samdunb | Aug 17, 2022 | Pain, Rehabilitation, Tips, Uncategorized
“Ouch! There is a pain at the back of my heel”. The Achilles tendon is known to be the strongest and thickest tendon in the body. The Achilles tendon can handle heavy forces going through it as we go about our daily activities. When this tendon is overloaded, it can...
