Jacquephysio

23/01/2025

Unlocking the Truth: The Most Common Posture Questions Answered

Patient: Jacquephysio, I’ve always wondered if women with big butts tend to have a swayback posture. Is it common, or can someone still have a normal posture despite having a larger butts?

Jacquephysio: That’s a very thoughtful question, and I’m happy to explain. The size of the posterior doesn't directly determine whether someone will have a swayback posture. Posture depends on how the spine, pelvis, and muscles are aligned and balanced.

A swayback posture usually involves an exaggerated curve in the lower back due to muscle imbalances, such as tight hip flexors and weak abdominal muscles. However, having a larger posterior doesn't automatically lead to swayback, as it’s more about how the body is structured and whether the core muscles are strong and functioning well.

Patient: So, someone with a big butt can still have proper posture?

Jacquephysio: Absolutely. It’s possible to have good posture, even with a larger posterior. The key lies in muscle balance, especially in the core, glutes, and lower back. A larger posterior might affect the distribution of body weight, but as long as the pelvis is properly aligned and the muscles are supporting the spine effectively, it’s entirely possible to maintain a neutral posture.

Patient: So, it’s more about muscle engagement than just body shape?

Jacquephysio: Exactly! Muscle engagement and proper alignment are what really matter. Whether someone has a larger posterior or not, it’s about the strength and flexibility of the muscles around the hips, pelvis, and spine. When these muscles are balanced and working together, it helps maintain good posture. Strengthening the glutes, core, and even the upper back can be very beneficial for postural health.

23/01/2025

Why Choose Jacquephysio?

Convenience: Home visits and virtual physiotherapy via Tele-Rehabilitation.

Expert Care: A team of highly skilled professionals ready to help you feel better, faster.

Comprehensive Solutions: From injury prevention to fitness optimization and pain management, we cover it all.

Don’t let injury or pain hold you back. Let Jacquephysio support your journey to a pain-free, healthier lifestyle. Contact us today to book your consultation and take the first step towards a better you!

25/12/2024

12/10/2024

After nearly a decade in the field of physiotherapy, I’ve come to realize that my patients have quite the flair for naming me. While I officially hold the title of "Physiotherapist," I’ve been affectionately referred to as "Daktari wa Mazoezi" (Doctor of Exercise), "Daktari wa Massage" (Massage Therapist), and even "Daktari ya Watoto" (Children’s Doctor) by various patients. Each title brings its own charm, and it never fails to make me smile.

Now, let’s take a closer look at these titles. "Daktari wa Mazoezi" suggests I’m some sort of exercise sage, which is pretty accurate! I spend my days helping patients regain their strength and mobility, all while ensuring they can move pain-free. However, when I hear “Daktari wa Massage,” I gently remind my patients that while I can certainly work out their knots, I’m not responsible for working out their relationship issues ,unless they find discussing their ex a good way to relax while I’m kneading their shoulders!

Then there’s "Daktari ya Watoto." I find it amusing because, while I’m not a pediatrician, I genuinely enjoy working with kids. They bring an unparalleled energy to the clinic. One moment, they’re eagerly asking about how their muscles work, and the next, they’re negotiating for extra stickers like seasoned negotiators! I often joke that I’m a “Doctor of Fun,” making exercises feel like games rather than rehabilitation. If you ask any child I’ve treated, they might tell you I’m the “Superhero of Stretching,” here to save the day one flexible muscle at a time!

In my practice, I see myself as a "Movement Strategist," dedicated to helping my patients navigate the complexities of physical recovery and live pain-free. Just the other day, a patient came in and said, “I can’t move without pain.” With a smile, I replied, “That’s okay! We’ll work together to make ‘moving without pain’ your new reality. Just think of it as a plot twist in your recovery story!”

I also enjoy light-hearted interactions with my patients. Recently, one asked, “Daktari wa Mazoezi, can you teach me how to lift weights properly?” After demonstrating the technique, they said, “Can you also show me how to lift my mood?” It’s these moments that reinforce the importance of maintaining a sense of humor in the healing process.

Ultimately, whether you call me "Daktari wa Mazoezi," "Daktari wa Massage," "Daktari ya Watoto," or simply "your physiotherapist," my mission remains the same, to help you move freely, live fully, and most importantly stay pain-free. Because in my world, every stretch, every exercise, and every moment of recovery should come with a dose of joy and laughter.

12/10/2024

I appreciate the trust of my clients and the referrals that contribute to my practice's growth. Together, we are making a positive impact on health and wellness.

07/05/2023

Hello, I understand that tomorrow's sessions have been cancelled and I would like to express my sincerest apologies to all of my clients. As a physiotherapist, I understand the importance of consistency and dependability when it comes to providing care for my clients, and I regret any inconvenience or disruption that this cancellation may have caused.

There is no excuse for cancelling sessions at short notice, and I take full responsibility for this situation. However, please know that I am committed to rescheduling your sessions as soon as possible and providing you with the high-quality care and attention that you deserve.

Once again, I apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me.

19/12/2021

Regular Health Tips From Physical Therapist Jacque..."
©OSgood-Schlatter Disease

Jump on Treating Osgood-Schlatter Disease
Osgood-Schlatter disease (syndrome), a common cause of knee pain in as many as one in five children and young athletes, especially boys, 10 to 15 years of age, usually occurs after a period of quick growthcoupled with intense physical or sporting activity.

Children who participate in running and jumping activities experience a greater strain on the patellar tendon, leading to inflammation and pain when it pulls the patella away from the shinbone. To close the gap, the body produces new bone, creating a bony lump. The condition usually clears up once growth stops and the tendons are stronger, but it can continue into adulthood.

While Osgood-Schlatter disease typically occurs in just one knee, it sometimes develops in both knees.

The discomfort can last from weeks to months and may recur until the growth period has ended. Symptoms include pain, swelling and tenderness at the bony prominence just below the kneecap, and tightness of the surrounding muscles, especially the quadriceps in the thigh. This pain worsens with activity, such as running, jumping and climbing stairs, and improves with rest.

Depending On The Severity Of The Disease, Techniques That Can Help Reduce The Child’s Discomfort Might Include:

✓ice after physical activity
✓rest and immobilization as needed during bouts of pain
✓anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving medications as prescribed by their physician
✓stretching exercises for the quadriceps and hamstrings
✓a knee brace with a patellar tendon strap below the kneecap to stabilize the patellar tendon during activities and distribute force away from the shinbone
✓a contoured pad to protect the knee in more severe cases

It is important that your child avoid activities that cause a lot of pain, especially ones that involve a great amount of jumping, squatting or kneeling. Weight-bearing exercises can worsen symptoms. Although the injury can be upsetting to children and athletes who suffer from its effects, a tailored program of physical therapy(PHYSIOTHERAPIST) and appropriate rest can relieve symptoms until the process resolves

09/12/2021

STIFFNESS, TIGHTNESS When Reaching Overhead?

Many people at some point during their lives will experience episodes of shoulder pain. Quite frequently, a subsequent scan of the internet or a visit to the doctor will conclude with a vague diagnosis of ‘rotator cuff tendonitis’ or ‘impingement.’ While these words may or may not reflect the correct cause of the painful symptoms, many people do not know the meaning of these terms.

What actually causes these conditions, how are they treated and how are they prevented?
Shoulder pain often is the result of poor mechanics of the glenohumeral joint or the ball and socket that of the shoulder. This can result in pinching of one of the four muscles that make up the rotator cuff, a condition called shoulder impingement. Overuse of the shoulder with poor mechanics can lead to inflammation of the tendons that cross that shoulder joint. This is known as tendonitis. Both conditions can be very painful and lead to restricted motion, pain with activities that require reaching and general weakening of the shoulder.
Another common cause of shoulder pain and loss of function can be from a condition called adhesive capsulitis, more common known as frozen shoulder. While there are many potential causative factors including trauma to the shoulder, viral infections, hormonal changes and more, the true cause of adhesive capsulitis is unknown. It occurs most commonly in women between the ages of 40 and 60 and can be extremely debilitating. Symptoms can sometimes last close to a full year. Symptoms can include the following:

Progressive, painful and severe loss of motion
Stiffness in the shoulder
General inability to reach
Shoulder pain is not something that should be ignored. Symptoms can quickly progress from a manageable level to a state that requires surgery if not addressed properly.
Physical therapy can often prevent the need for surgical intervention. Physical therapy combines manual techniques along with a guided program of mechanical correction and strengthening?

05/12/2021

PlANTAR FASCIITIS

First and foremost, do you know what plantar fasciitis is? The term gets thrown around a lot to describe foot pain. Personally, I have seen this misdiagnosed numerous times. It is being used as a generic term for foot pain, like carpal tunnel is for hand pain.

So, What Is Plantar Fasciitis?
Plantar Fasciitis is a common, often persistent, kind of repetitive strain injury that typically affects runners, walkers, hikers, and nearly anyone who stands for a living (i.e. cashiers), especially on hard surfaces.

Symptoms include, but not limit to:

Foot/arch and heel pain.
Morning foot pain that typically gets slightly/remarkedly better throughout the day.
Tight, burning, stabbing pain on the bottom of your feet.
This is true that most people recover from “plantar fasciitis” with a little rest, arch support (just some comfortable fitting shoes), and stretching, but not everyone. There are those that are stubborn and become chronic because it is often debilitating and stops you from accomplishing your fitness/activity level goals.

Is it inflammation? No. We are now finding out it is not so much an inflammation process, but more so a degeneration process. There may be some inflammation at the beginning but that quickly changes after the acute phase.

“Uh-oh, Degeneration, Is That Bad?”
Left untreated, it could be bad so it is important not to delay treatment too long. It could make the degenerative area expand.

Why does one get “plantar fasciitis?”

It could be too high/low of an arch. Perhaps, from being overweight. Tight calf muscles might have something to do with it. More so, it could just be your biology. Although, most people liken it to overuse and repetitive motions (i.e. running). There are a lot of runners out there who don’t end up with “plantar fasciitis.” As there are a lot of plausible risk factors for developing “plantar fasciitis”, the most evidence-backed being simply biological factors.

If you think you have “plantar fasciitis”, it is important to get it assessed by a musculoskeletal expert. Physiotherapists are musculoskeletal experts who can help you identify if you have tight calves, over/under pronation of your feet, bone spurs, etc. that could be causing your pain. And, most importantly, how to treat it.

Feel free to schedule an appointment by contacting us on 📞 0715107382
The worst thing you could do about heel/foot pain is ignore it. You risk losing your independence, mobility, and ultimately your will to go out and be active
We help athletes and active adults overcome and prevent injuries, improve performance, and maintain an active lifestyle without medications, injections, or surgery

31/03/2021

~TENNIS ELBOW

The Tennis Elbow also known as lateral epicondylitis is an inflammation of tendon of the common extensors of the wrist. In other words, inflammation of the tendon of the group of muscles of the forearm that extend the wrist. This causes severe pain on the lateral side of the elbow.

Despite its name, athletes(Tennis game lovers) aren't the only people who develop tennis elbow. People whose jobs feature the types of motions that can lead to tennis elbow include plumbers, painters, carpenters and butchers.

The cause of this condition may be overuse of the forearm muscles and muscle strains. Jobs that demand repetitive use of the wrist either than those mentioned may also predispose one's risk for lateral epicondylitis.

Pain killers, physiotherapy and rest may be very essential in managing lateral epicondylitis. However, if conservative management fails, surgery may be required by doctors.

SPECIAL TEST REQUIRED:

PT may apply the varus stress test to diagnose the lateral epicondylitis.

31/03/2021

~Taping For Shoulder Subluxation.
~Bracing for shoulder Subluxation.

Shoulder Subluxation has been a Commonest Problem post stroke. Oftentimes, it occurs due to poor handling of the Stroke patients by the relatives and gravitational force also contributes in a way adding up to the poor handling of the patient.
Gravity acts on the paralytic arm especially in sitting and standing positions when the it hangs loosely down. Weakness in the Shoulder muscles makes the weight of the arm being also acted upon by gravitational force, pushes the arm down causing the joint to loose.

A positive sign of Shoulder Subluxation will be presence of sulcus sign. This is where PT(Physiotherapist) notices a dimple on the upper part of the deltoid muscle indicating that the glenohumeral joint is dislocated inferiorly. In stroke, it is a Commonest and greatest challenge Therapist can battle with. Aside putting the arm in a sling/bracing, taping will also be a helpful technique to stabilize the shoulder joint and to provide pain relieving effects to the patient. Below are the pictures to ilustrate more on bracing ,tapping