UNDERSTANDING SCIATICA
Sciatica is a medical condition characterized by pain that radiates along the path of the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve is the longest nerve in the human body, running from the lower back down through the hips, buttocks, and each leg. Sciatica typically affects one side of the body. The most common cause of sciatica […]
DRY NEEDLING FOR SHOULDER PAIN
Dry needling can help with shoulder pain as the treatment targets the three key muscles in the shoulder: the anterior deltoid, infraspinatus, and the subscapularis muscles. It targets the muscles and helps to:– Relieve the pain– Address the imbalance caused by sore muscles– Address the lack of nutrients and creates an anti-inflammatory […]
Ways to Protect Your Shoulder While Exercising
Protecting your shoulders while exercising is crucial for preventing injuries and maintaining overall shoulder health. Here are six simple ways to protect your shoulders during your workout routine: Warm up adequately: Before starting any exercise, it’s essential to warm up your muscles and joints to increase blood flow and flexibility. Perform dynamic movements like arm […]
Chronic Inflammation of Tendon
Tendon pain can affect the way a joint or limb functions. Sometimes the discomfort is due to acute swelling in the tendon, called tendonitis. That’s different from tendinosis, which is due to chronic damage to a tendon. If you were able to look at the tendon, it would likely have a scarred and rubbery appearance. […]
Ways to Relieve Tight Thamstring
Keeping these muscles loose is important. Tight hamstrings may be more prone to strain or tearing. There’s also a difference between tightness and injury. If you feel pain in your hamstring, it’s best to see a physio before attempting to treat your injury at home. There are a number of exercises and stretches that you […]
Cervicogenic Headache: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options
What does a cervicogenic headache feel like? Pain on one side of your head or face · Steady pain that doesn’t throb · Head pain when you cough, sneeze, or take a deep breath Cervicogenic headache usually begins as a dull ache in the neck and radiates upward along the back of the head, almost always one-sided. Pain […]
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 […]
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 […]
