Journal
The Physio Flora
blog.
Notes on rehabilitation, return-to-sport, mobility, and movement health — from the clinic floor to your training week.
Written by Flora Muijzer, physiotherapist on the Costa del Sol.
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7 September 2026
Low back pain: why it keeps coming back, and how McKenzie therapy finds the mechanical cause
Recurring low back pain? Our McKenzie-trained physiotherapist finds the mechanical cause and builds a targeted recovery plan. Treatments from Marbella to Mijas Costa.
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31 August 2026
Golfer's elbow: why inner-elbow pain sidelines golfers and racquet players, and how physiotherapy fixes it
Inner elbow pain from golf, padel or tennis? Physio Flora treats medial epicondylalgia on the Costa del Sol with manual therapy, dry needling, shockwave and progressive loading.
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24 August 2026
IT band syndrome: why cyclists and runners get outer knee pain and how to fix it for good
Outer knee pain from cycling or running? Physio Flora treats IT band syndrome on the Costa del Sol with bike fit assessment, hip strengthening and hands-on therapy.
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17 August 2026
The missing piece in your recovery might not be another treatment. It might be sleep
Sleep coach Christina Ribel explains why sleep may be the missing piece in your recovery, and how better sleep supports healing, energy and pain management.
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10 August 2026
Groin strain: why tennis and padel players get this injury and how physiotherapy speeds recovery
Groin or adductor strain from tennis or padel? Physio Flora offers expert diagnosis, dry needling and staged rehab in Marbella and Riviera del Sol to get you back on court faster.
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3 August 2026
Post-surgical rehab: why recovery from hip or knee replacement starts before the operation
Recovering from hip or knee replacement in Marbella or Mijas? Physio Flora offers pre and post-surgical rehab to help you recover faster and safer.
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27 July 2026
Postural pain: why your neck and back ache after a day at the laptop
Neck or back pain from working at a laptop in Marbella or Mijas? Physio Flora treats postural pain with the McKenzie method, manual therapy and dry needling.
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20 July 2026
What is sports medicine, and who can benefit?
Sports medicine helps people of all ages and activity levels move safely, recover from injury and stay healthy long term. Dr. Mirjam Steunebrink explains.
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13 July 2026
Plantar fasciitis: why this heel pain lingers on the Costa del Sol and how shockwave therapy fixes it
Struggling with heel pain in Marbella or Mijas? Physio Flora offers shockwave therapy, manual therapy and dry needling for lasting plantar fasciitis relief.
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6 July 2026
Ankle sprains: why they keep coming back on the Costa del Sol and how Mulligan therapy fixes it
Struggling with a recurring ankle sprain in Marbella or Mijas? Physio Flora offers Mulligan therapy, manual therapy and shockwave treatment for lasting recovery.
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29 June 2026
Swimmer's shoulder: why triathletes on the Costa del Sol get shoulder pain and how physiotherapy fixes it
Shoulder pain from swimming or triathlon training? Physio Flora treats swimmer's shoulder in Marbella and Fuengirola with manual therapy, dry needling and shockwave.
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22 June 2026
Why your golf swing starts with your body: injury prevention and TPI screening on the Costa del Sol
Back pain, restricted swing, or golfer's elbow after 18 holes on the Costa del Sol? Here is how TPI body screening and targeted physiotherapy fix both the pain and the swing fault behind it.
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15 June 2026
Hamstring strain: why summer padel and tennis cause this injury on the Costa del Sol and how to recover properly
Hamstring strain from padel or tennis? Physio Flora in Marbella and Riviera del Sol treats hamstring injuries with manual therapy, dry needling, and shockwave therapy.
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8 June 2026
Cyclist's knee on the Costa del Sol: why climbing causes knee pain and how a bike fit fixes it
Patellofemoral pain is one of the most common overuse injuries among cyclists training on the Costa del Sol's climbs. Here's how physiotherapy and bike fitting fix it.
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1 June 2026
Why your lower back pain keeps coming back (and what's actually keeping it there)
Recurring lower back pain rarely resolves by resting harder. Here is why the pattern keeps repeating and what actually breaks the cycle — from a Costa del Sol physiotherapist.
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25 May 2026
Why your shoulder hurts when you reach overhead (and what to do about it)
Shoulder pain reaching overhead, swimming or serving? A physiotherapist on the Costa del Sol explains the real causes and the treatment that actually works.
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18 May 2026
Padel elbow: why this padel injury is so common on the Costa del Sol and how to treat it
Padel elbow (lateral epicondylalgia) is the most common padel injury. Learn the causes, how we diagnose it at Physio Flora in Marbella and Riviera del Sol, and three exercises to start today.
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11 May 2026
Achilles tendinopathy: why your heel pain isn't going away and what to do about it
Persistent Achilles heel pain? Learn the common causes, how we assess and treat Achilles tendinopathy at Physio Flora in Marbella and Riviera del Sol, and three loading exercises to start today.
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27 April 2026
Why most low back pain gets better (and what to do when it doesn't)
Most low back pain gets better — but not always on its own. Physio Flora explains what actually causes flare-ups, what works, what to avoid, and when to seek urgent help. Expert physiotherapy in Marbella & Riviera del Sol.
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20 April 2026
Running injuries on the Costa del Sol: how to return safely
Getting injured every time you return to running? Physio Flora explains the most common spring running injuries — shin splints, Achilles tendinopathy, runner's knee — why they happen and how to prevent them, with expert physiotherapy in Riviera del Sol and Marbella.
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13 April 2026
What is physiotherapy? Everything you need to know — and how it can help you on the Costa del Sol
New to physiotherapy or unsure what to expect? A clear, practical guide to what physiotherapy is, how it works, and how it can help you on the Costa del Sol.
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6 April 2026
Acute sports injuries on the Costa del Sol: what to do and how physiotherapy helps
Twisted ankle, muscle tear or golf injury on the Costa del Sol? What to do in the first 48–72 hours — and how sports physiotherapy at Physio Flora gets you back to training fast.
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30 March 2026
Knee pain on the Costa del Sol: causes, diagnosis & physiotherapy treatment
Struggling with knee pain on the Costa del Sol? Discover the most common causes, how we diagnose them, and how Physio Flora treats knee pain in Marbella & Riviera del Sol — no referral needed.
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23 March 2026
Lower back pain on the Costa del Sol: causes, treatment & relief
Struggling with lower back pain on the Costa del Sol? Discover the most common causes, when to see a physiotherapist, and how Physio Flora treats back pain in Marbella & Riviera del Sol.
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16 March 2026
Meet Flora Muijzer | Sports Physiotherapist, Marbella
Dutch physiotherapist Flora Muijzer combines 15 years of sports & spinal expertise with a holistic approach. Book at Physio Flora, Costa del Sol.
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