Natalie Elias Physiotherapist

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Feeling "Fine"

“Feeling fine” is not the same as being healthy.
Health is defined as a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, and not merely the absence of pain and illness.
Every day, I see people who are functioning – but not thriving. They are pushing through stiffness, and ignoring fatigue, and adapting to discomfort so that it becomes their “normal”.
Pain can often be the last signal from the body. Before that the body has been whispering with subtle signs such as:
- The back or neck that never fully relaxes
- The stiffness every morning
- The feeling of fatigue
- The brain fog
Our daily routines play a much bigger role in our health than we think. Long hours sitting at a computer, in a car; high stress levels, burnout; and a lack of movement can all create a perfect storm for dysfunction in our bodies.
Most of the issues I see in my patients are from these repeated small habits that build over time as opposed to one big injury.
So what can you do?
Taking care of your body shouldn’t start with pain, but rather with awareness.
You don’t need a complete lifestyle overhaul – just some small, consistent changes.
These changes could include:
- Moving a little more during the day
- Being more mindful of your posture
- Prioritising some time for rest and recovery
If you are feeling any pain or discomfort, make an appointment to come and see me and let’s see what small, consistent changes you can make to get you back to the healthier you.
I can help you with:
- Pain
- Stiffness
- Weakness
- Feeling mentally burnout with brain fog
We can work together with some manual physiotherapy techniques, as well as some practical tools for you to implement to make those consistent changes in your daily life.

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Today is international physiotherapy day and the focus is on mental health and wellness, particularly in light of the COVID pandemic.

Tackling mental health is not just about the mind. There is a complex inter-relationship between our minds and our bodies, and what’s happening in the body affects the mind, and vice versa
This means that our thoughts, feelings, beliefs and attitudes can positively or negatively affect our biological functioning. In other words, our minds can affect how healthy our bodies are! And vice versa, what we do with our physical body can impact our mental state.
There is strong evidence that physical activity has a positive effect on mental health. We also know that breathing techniques are a good way of improving your mental state.
Tomorrow we will be sharing some breathing techniques and on Friday we will be sharing some basic exercises to keep you moving.
Here are some other tips for mental health wellness:

• Get enough sleep and rest. Sleep affects our physical and mental health, but can be the first thing we trade in when we get busy or stressed
• Take time out for things you enjoy. Balance in life is important, so taking time out for things you enjoy can make a difference to how you think and feel
• Nurture relationships and connect with others. Our connection to others is what builds us up and keeps us strong
• Learn to manage stress. Find an activity that works for you whether it be exercise, meditation, writing in a journal, reading, art, to name a few.
• Set realistic goals and deal with tasks one at a time.
• Reach out for help when you need it. Everyone needs support from time to time. Talking to a family member, a friend, or a mental health professional can make all the difference.

Our job as a physiotherapist is to help you reach optimal health, wellbeing and function.
So please feel free to contact us