If you've been online or near a gym lately you've probably heard someone talking about Pilates. Although it has become incredibly popular in recent years, Pilates actually dates back to the early 20th century.  What is Pilates? Pilates is a low-impact form of exercise that focu...

Lockdown and working from home left a lot of us sitting on the couch watching Netflix, but it's never too late to get back on track! Exercise has a variety of benefits and can significantly improve the quality of your life.  Whether you're suffering from poor mental health or str...

Has the COVID-19 pandemic seen you working from home more often? Here at Newcastle Integrated Physiotherapy, we have seen a rise in patients with neck and back pain caused by working in less than ideal setups. If you're working from bed or the couch, you're likely causing yourself u...

There is a sad reality that our kids are not exercising or moving enough. And this has devastating consequences for not only their physical development and health, but also their mental health. Exercise cannot be underrated for the crucial role it plays in development. -Exercise strengthens...

Calf pain can be caused by a range of different issues, with the most common causes being a muscle strain or Achilles tendinopathy. The calf muscle is commonly strained due to the complex structure of the muscle itself as well as its involvement in most of the movements you perform in life. ...