Housemaid’s knee – a painful problem! Why is it called Housemaid’s knee, and what can you do about it? It refers to inflammation of a small fluid filled sac, called a bursa, which sits in front of the kneecap. Its onset can be either acute (sudden onset) or a chronic ( long term) injury. […]
Golfer’s elbow – but I don’t play! It is quite possible to develop golfer’s elbow without ever stepping onto a golf course. Having said that this type of tendinitis is most often found in people who play golf. This is because the motion required to swing golf clubs are exactly the ones that cause this […]
Driving me mad! Sitting in the car in the same position for an extended period of time can trigger lower, middle or upper back pain. If you are a passenger, you may be able to make yourself more comfortable by shifting your position from time to time or even take medications for pain relief. However, […]
Pillow talk! The type of pillow you choose and how you sleep on it makes a massive impact on how you feel when you wake up in the morning. Waking up with a sore neck is not the preferred way to start the day. It can quickly bring on a bad mood and make simple […]
Stenosis – a bit of a squeeze! What is spinal stenosis? The function of the spinal column is to house and protect the spinal cord as well as the spinal nerves. If the protective spinal column and spinal cord are compromised, our level of health can be dramatically altered. It is common for this condition […]
Swim for it! Working out in water helps to reduce the impact of the exertion on your joints – which is good news for arthritis sufferers. Our natural buoyancy in water makes exercise easier on your joints. Swimming as a low-impact exercise uses the water to support your body weight by up to an incredible […]
Lower back pain is one of the most common complaints that Chiropractors diagnose and treat. One condition that can be easily missed is sacroiliitis this is because it can be mistaken for other forms of back pain. What is sacroiliitis? Sacroiliitis is inflammation of one or both of the sacroiliac joints – also known as […]
Chronic or persistent pain is pain that carries on for longer than 12 weeks. The pain may feel sharp or dull, causing a burning or aching sensation in the affected area. It may be continuous or intermittent and can come and go without any apparent reason. It can occur in nearly any part of your […]
In an effort to stem the number of coronavirus infections, we are being told to wherever possible work from home. This means popping your laptop on a surface suitable for working, transforming kitchen tables and bedrooms into home offices. Many are working under less-than-ideal ergonomic conditions—a kitchen chair that’s too low, a table that’s too […]
ACL stands for Anterior Cruciate Ligament and is one of the most common knee injuries and certainly one of the most well known. The ACL is a major ligament in the knee and connects the thighbone (femur) to the shinbone (tibia) via the knee joint and provides stability for the knee. Lots of people think this type of […]
