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Genuine Physio Blog
If you want to get more information and insight into wide range physio treatments, this is the page for you. When you're ready to get in touch, I look forward to hearing from you.


When Should You Get a Second Opinion for Musculoskeletal Pain?
Still unsure what is causing your pain or whether your treatment is right? A second opinion can help clarify your diagnosis, rehabilitation and the most appropriate next step.
Luke Schembri
8 min read


The Truth About Sciatica: 10 Proven Treatments
The Truth About Sciatica: What Works and What Doesn’t
Luke Schembri
4 min read


Herniated Disc Recovery: Do You Really Need Surgery?
A herniated disc can be a painful and frustrating condition, often leading people to worry that surgery is their only option. However, recent research suggests that conservative treatments can be highly effective for most individuals. Surgery is generally reserved for severe cases where nerve compression leads to significant functional impairments. This blog will explore what a herniated disc is, common symptoms, treatment options, and when surgery might be necessary. Table o
Luke Schembri
5 min read


Posture and Back Pain: What Research Says
Rethinking the Link Between Posture and Back Pain: Insights from Contemporary Research
Luke Schembri
4 min read


Common Rehab Mistakes: Why You Keep Getting Injured
Why You Keep Getting Injured – Common Rehab Mistakes
Luke Schembri
4 min read


5 Signs Your Pain Isn’t Just “Normal Aging”
5 Signs Your Pain Isn’t Just ‘Normal Aging
Luke Schembri
4 min read


Keep Your Knees Strong as You Age
A physiotherapists guide on how to optimise knee health as you age.
Luke Schembri
5 min read


Signs & Symptoms of Rotator Cuff Pain
Understanding Rotator Cuff Related Pain: Signs, Symptoms, Treatment, and Management.
Luke Schembri
6 min read


Bertolotti’s Syndrome (LSTV): Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment
Luke Schembri — Updated October 2025 Understanding Bertolotti’s Syndrome: Transitional Vertebra at the Lumbosacral Junction Bertolotti’s...
Luke Schembri
5 min read


Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome (GTPS) | Lateral Hip Pain Explained
Find out how to fix your lateral hip or greater trochanteric pain.
Luke Schembri
6 min read


Does Physiotherapy Help Osteoarthritis? Evidence & Results
Discussing the treatment of osteoarthritis and the ways in which physiotherapy can support this.
Luke Schembri
7 min read
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