When you’re experiencing pain, tingling, or weakness in your arm, it’s natural to think that your arm or shoulder is the source of the problem. In many cases, however, the issue is a pinched nerve in your neck, otherwise known as cervical radiculopathy. Ryan Yang, our...
Newport Physio & Health Blog
Rotator Cuff Treatment and Is Surgery Really Needed?
Are you considering surgery for a rotator cuff injury, but you’re hesitant to take that step? The good news is that surgery isn’t your only option, as the most effective rotator cuff treatment depends on many different factors. In fact, surgery isn’t always needed. At...
Physiotherapy Before Surgery Can Change Your Recovery
Most people are aware that rehab helps their recovery after an operation, but the idea of physiotherapy before surgery is often something new. Pre-surgery physio or prehab, however, is just as important as post-surgery rehab for your recovery and long-term outcomes....
Pelvic Floor Dysfunction: Is Core Work Good or Bad?
At our Newport clinic, Chantelle Buck has seen an increasing number of women presenting with pelvic floor dysfunction. What’s common amongst many of these women is that they’ve been focusing on strengthening their core but are now finding it difficult to relax their...
Neck Pain and Cervicogenic Headaches: What You Need to Know
If you’ve been experiencing ongoing headaches, it’s easy to assume the problem starts in your head, yet in many cases, the real source lies in your neck. Known as cervicogenic headaches, these are a common yet often overlooked cause of persistent discomfort. At our...
Shoulder Cortisone Injection vs Physio: What’s Right For You?
If you’re suffering from shoulder pain, then it’s likely you’ve also heard of the cortisone injection vs physio debate. It can feel confusing when one option promises quick pain relief while the other focuses on longer-term rehabilitation. Understanding how each...
Pacing with Hypermobility: A Smarter Way to Build Strength
Some days with hypermobility can feel surprisingly good, with your body moving more freely, pain sitting lower than usual, and energy levels finally on your side. When that happens, it’s completely natural to want to make the most of it. The challenge is that these...
What Your Physio Wants You to Know After Having a Baby
Becoming a mum is one of life’s most rewarding experiences, but it’s also one of the biggest physical challenges your body will ever face. Whether you’ve experienced a vaginal or a caesarean delivery, the weeks that follow are about helping your body heal, regain its...
How to Beat Tech Neck and Relieve Screen-Related Pain
We see many patients experiencing neck pain in Newport, and more often than not, modern habits are to blame. Hours spent hunched over phones, laptops, and tablets make it easy to forget about posture until the stiffness and pain set in. That dull ache at the back of...
Use It Before You Lose It with Private Health Extras
If you’ve been meaning to book an appointment for physiotherapy using private health extras, there’s no better time than now! That’s because on January 1st, your extras reset, and any unused benefits from this year are lost. For example, if you have $600 worth of...
Why Men Find It Hard to Talk About Mental Health
Despite growing awareness of men’s mental health, a stigma still persists around opening up, seeking help, or even admitting when things feel overwhelming. At Newport Physio & Health, our dedicated team understands the importance of breaking that silence. So, if...
How to Avoid the Most Common Gym Injuries
Physiotherapy for gym injuries is one of our most sought-after services, which is not surprising given that we’re located right next door to a busy gym! Sore shoulders, knees, and lower backs are all common complaints seen by Nicole Peavey and Ryan Yang, two of the...












