What Causes Pain in your Achilles Tendon
An Achilles tendinopathy is an overuse injury. It tends to occur as a reaction to an increased demand on the tendon, beyond it’s capabilities. Those with an Achilles tendinopathy will typically report pain and stiffness, which may reduce in the short term with brief gentle movement. The Achilles tendon lies at the back of your […]
Osteoarthritis of the Shoulder
Osteoarthritis also known as degenerative joint diseas, occurs when the cartilage that covers the tops of bones, known as articular cartilage, degenerates or wears down. This causes swelling, pain, and sometimes the development of osteophytes — bone spurs — when the ends of the two bones rub together. Osteoarthritis, or OA, is the most common […]
Protect Your Feet in Winter (Runners)
Exposure to cold air can cause the body to slow blood circulation to the extremities. To prevent frostbite, make sure you’re wearing water-resistant, insulated footwear and warm socks if you’re out in the cold. If you start to experience numbness or pain, go to a warmer environment as soon as possible. People with diabetes are […]
Symptoms of Knee Osteoarhritis
What are the symptoms and treatments of Knee Osteoarthritis? Does the sharp stabbing pain in knee comes and goes? Osteoarthritis of the Knee (Degenerative Arthritis of the Knee) While age is a major risk factor for osteoarthritis of the knee, young people can get it, too. For some individuals, it may be hereditary. For others, […]
What Does Dry Needling Treat?
If the thought of lying on a table and being poked by tiny needles makes you feel uneasy, you’re not alone. But a growing number of people — from athletes to people with injuries or chronic pain — swear by its ability to provide sweet relief for intense muscle pain and mobility issues. Dry needling […]
What is Holistic Therapy
Holistic treatments are more about identifying the root of an ailment instead of just addressing symptoms, it is a more realistic approach to healing. It focuses on wellness and prevention rather than just treating disease. Utilizes a range of techniques to help individuals understand their symptoms. In addition, such strategies are designed to foster a […]
INTERNATIONAL STUDY BACKS THE PRESCRIPTION OF EXERCISE RATHER THAN DRUGS AMONG PEOPLE WITH DEMENTIA
The growing popularity of prescribing a ‘social’ activity – such as regular exercise sessions, for example – as a treatment alternative to medication has been backed by researchers focusing on dementia. In an online, peer-reviewed paper published today by The BMJ, an international team led by Jennifer A Watt, from the Knowledge Translation Program at […]
Why Does Your Lower Back Hurt
What causes lower back pain? How to manage lower back pain? How to manage lower back pain? Finding proven solutions and solid recovery for your aching back without medication and expensive medical bills. Low back pain affects people of all ages, from children to the elderly, and is a very frequent reason for medical consultations. […]
Positional Vertigo
Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is a disorder arising from a problem within your inner ear. BPPV results in recurring brief episodes of vertigo (a sensation of spinning) and nausea, with possible balance impairments. These episodes are triggered by a change in head position such as tipping your head up or down, turning over in […]
Foot Rotation May Increase The Risk of Injury
Too little or too much foot rotation may increase the risk of injury. Pronation is the natural motion of your foot during walking and running. Your gait can show a pattern of neutral pronation, overpronation, or supination (underpronation). The stresses of overpronating or supinating have been linked to a greater risk of injuries. Supination and […]
