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What Causes Musculoskeletal Pain?

The causes of musculoskeletal pain are varied. Muscle tissue can be damaged with the wear and tear of daily activities. Trauma to an area (jerking movements, auto accidents, falls, fractures, sprains, dislocations, and direct blows to the muscle) also can cause musculoskeletal pain. Other causes of pain include postural strain, repetitive movements, overuse, and prolonged […]

Quit smoking with the help of Acupuncture

HSE is pointing out that latest figures show that about one in five deaths in Ireland is connected to smoking.   Almost half of these deaths related to cancer while the other half were connected to either cardiovascular or respiratory conditions.   Cigarette smoking prevalence can’t be denied thus the statistics of related deaths caused […]

The truth about NSAID: pain reliever medicine

So you’re in pain… and you start checking your medicine cabinet for a pain relief medicine.   Because you just can’t stand being in the state of pain, the best solution to “treat” and relieve it- can be achieved with the help of NSAID.   Facts about NSAID or “pain relievers”.   While nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory […]

Importance of a proper Diagnosis

The importance of a proper diagnosis in the treatment of any patient will have huge bearings on the outcome of Treatment from physical therapy,this can not be underestimated.This is why appropriate questioning and testing of the patient is of utmost importance in helping any therapist in achieving their goals of getting their patients out of […]

Massage

Massage is a very common modality to help alleviate muscle and joint pain.it has been used for hundreds of years with different styles and techniques in different parts of the world, such as Thai massage, Swedish massage, myofascial massage, this is the massage we use here at Don Kelly physiotherapy and acupuncture clinic in Dooradoyle […]