Have you met our Dietitian?

As patients of our clinic will most likely know, we are very fortunate to be teamed up with Way of Life Nutrition, who have been providing visiting dietetic services to our clinic for quite some time now. For those of you who haven’t met our lovely visiting dietitian, we would like to introduce you to […]

Shockwave Therapy for Hamstring Tightness

Woman stretching her hamstring outdoors on a concrete ledge, wearing athletic clothes and earphones, with a gym bag nearby.

Chronic Hamstring Tightness: Can Shockwave Therapy Help? Chronically tight hamstrings are a common issue that can restrict mobility, reduce athletic performance, and increase the risk of injury. At Spine Sport Feet, we use evidence-based therapies such as Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) to relieve hamstring tightness, restore flexibility, and support long-term recovery—especially when combined with a […]

Calcaneal Apophysitis (Sever’s Disease): Causes, Symptoms, X-ray & Treatment

Children playing soccer on a grass field, wearing green and yellow team jerseys — representing active adolescents often affected by calcaneal apophysitis (Sever’s disease).

By Peter Foley (Registered Podiatrist) It is not uncommon for enthusiastic adolescent athletes in late primary school and early high school to experience significant pain in their heels when participating in sport. The most common cause of heel pain in patients of this age is calcaneal apophysitis (sometimes called Sever’s syndrome). What is Calcaneal apophysis? […]

Chronic Pain: Is it Body or Brain?

Chronic pain is a significant problem in Australia and the western world.  If you have ever suffered chronic pain, you will know the debilitating effect it can have on your life. The effects of chronic pain can be wide-reaching, extending beyond the significant physical issues, to increased work absences and resultant economic stress on individuals, […]