How is RCRSP Diagnosed? A diagnosis of RCRSP (Rotator Cuff-Related Shoulder Pain) is not found on a computer screen; it is found through a detailed clinical assessment. We look at your history, specific pain triggers, and how your shoulder moves and functions, particularly during elevation and external rotation. The Truth About Scans: It may surprise…
Why Your Shoulder Pain Might Be RCRSP If you struggle to hang out the washing, reach into a high cupboard, or find a comfortable sleeping position, you aren’t alone. These are the hallmark signs of Rotator Cuff-Related Shoulder Pain (RCRSP). At Bodyreform (1 Schofield Street, Grey Lynn), we see this condition frequently. It is actually…
Passive vs. Active Treatment: Why “Moving” is Your Best Medicine The Two Sides of Recovery When you are in pain, the first thing you usually want is for someone to “fix” it. You might think of a massage, a joint click, or some dry needling. In the clinical world, we call these Passive Treatments. While…
Why Pain is a Normal Part of Getting Better One of the most common questions we hear at Bodyreform is: “Is it okay that this hurts a little?” The short answer is: Yes. In fact, research shows that controlled, low-level pain during exercise can actually improve recovery outcomes. It builds confidence and teaches your brain…
How is Frozen Shoulder Actually Diagnosed? Frozen Shoulder is a “diagnosis of exclusion.” This means there is no single “gold standard” test or scan that can definitively say you have it. Instead, Sarah and Emma look for a specific clinical signature: a global loss of both active and passive range of motion, especially when rotating…
The Frustrating Puzzle of Frozen Shoulder It starts subtly. Perhaps it was a minor tweak months ago that never quite settled, or maybe the ache just appeared without warning. Suddenly, you’re wincing when you reach for the seatbelt, struggling to do up a bra, or waking up every time you roll onto your side at…
Not All Assessments Are Equal When you book a “first session” for pain or injury, it can often feel like a routine exercise in ticking boxes. At Bodyreform, we approach diagnosis differently. We don’t believe in just treating your symptoms; we believe in a structured, evidence-based clinical pathway designed to identify the true driver of…
Why Your “Tear” Might Be Normal (and how to fix it) If you’ve recently had an ultrasound or MRI on a painful shoulder, hip, or heel, you may have been confronted with words like “severe degeneration,” “thickening,” or “tears.” For many patients, these results cause immediate fear. However, at Bodyreform, we look at the person,…
The Silent Shift: Oestrogen and Your Skeleton As women move through their 40s and 50s, the hormonal landscape shifts significantly. While symptoms like hot flushes or sleep disturbances get most of the attention, one of the most critical changes is happening internally: a rapid decline in bone mineral density. Oestrogen plays a vital role in…
Returning to the gym or running after a holiday? Learn the clinical signs of “Too Much, Too Soon” syndrome and how to rebuild your fitness safely with Bodyreform. Why do we get injured after a break? It is a common scenario: you return from a summer holiday feeling refreshed and ready to hit your pre-break…
