Being pregnant is supposed to be a beautiful time, but for many women in Johannesburg, it comes with unexpected discomfort — particularly pain in the pelvis, lower back, or hips. If you’re struggling to sleep at night, finding it difficult to wal ...
Comrades Marathon 2026: Injury Prevention Tips for the Up Run
The Comrades Marathon is more than just a race — it’s a bucket-list challenge for thousands of South African runners. With the 2026 Up Run from Durban to Pietermaritzburg fast approaching, runners across Johannesburg and Gauteng are already clocking ...
Stress, Desk Jobs and Jaw Pain: The Unexpected Link
You sit down at your desk in Fourways for another long day of meetings and emails, and by mid-afternoon your jaw feels tight, your temples are throbbing, or you catch yourself clenching your teeth again. Sound familiar? Many Johannesburg professi ...
How to Prepare Your Body for a Long Flight (Business or Holiday Travel)
That mix of excitement and dread when booking a long-haul flight from OR Tambo — whether it’s a business trip to Europe, a family holiday to Cape Town, or an overseas adventure. Johannesburg travellers know the reality all too well: hours crammed in ...
The Role of Nutrition in Tissue Healing: Practical Tips for Patients
You’ve done the physio exercises, attended your sessions, and followed your home programme — yet recovery sometimes feels slower than expected. Many patients at Broadacres Physio in Fourways are surprised to learn that what they eat plays a major ro ...
Why Your Hamstrings Keep Tightening — And What a Physio Actually Does About It
If you’ve ever finished a run, stood up after a long meeting, or bent down to tie your shoes and felt that familiar pull in the back of your thighs, you’re not alone. Tight hamstrings are one of the most common complaints we hear at Broadacres Physi ...
Garmin Run Series Fourways: How to Prepare and Avoid Common Race Injuries
The Garmin Run Series is back in Fourways, and excitement is building across Johannesburg. On race day, thousands will gather at Montecasino for the unique 5km fun run or the challenging 10km route that weaves through Fourways Mall corridors and loc ...
Understanding Lower Back Pain: Common Causes and How Physio Can Help in Johannesburg
If you’re one of the many Johannesburg residents waking up with a stiff lower back or struggling to get out of the car after a long drive on the N1, you’re not alone. Lower back pain is incredibly common in our city – especially in busy areas like F ...
Hydrotherapy at Home: Exercises You Can Do Without a Pool – Simple Alternatives and Core Principles
Imagine easing joint stiffness, reducing swelling, and gently rebuilding strength—all from the comfort of your own bathroom. No fancy hydrotherapy pool required. In Johannesburg's busy lifestyle, where time and access to specialized facilities can b ...
How to Return to the Gym After a Long Layoff — Safely: Smart Progressions, Monitoring & Program Design
t’s that familiar feeling: life got busy, motivation dipped, injuries happened, or perhaps the world just paused for a while — and now the gym feels like a distant memory. The weights look heavier, the cardio machines intimidating, and that little v ...










