Over the years, it is likely that you have woken up at times with a stiff and painful neck, and/or a headache just to top it off. Your pillow may be at fault! This neck pain can involve many of the tissues in our body, including muscles, ligaments, tendons and
How do you know if your shoes are actually supporting you through day to day life? What differentiates between a ‘good’ and ‘bad’ shoe? Let’s talk about footwear for health. A 2018 study in America showed that between 62-73% of the population was wearing incorrectly fitted shoes. In particular
Stress is something that all of us have experienced at some point. Even though it is so common, stress affects everyone in a different way, and we all have different ways of coping. Stress may seem harmless, but it can have an effect on your body’s function, especially in chronic
Scoliosis is a sideways bending of the spine. Normally when you look at a person’s spine it runs in a straight line. If you look at a Scoliotic spine bends to the side in either a ‘C’ or an ‘S’ shape. Types of Scoliosis There are 3 types: Idiopathic: This
W-sitting is when your child sits on their bottom with their knees bent, so their legs are splayed out on either side of their body, which looks like a “W” from above. When your child sits in this way, their base of support is wider and their centre of gravity
Tennis elbow, also known as lateral epicondylitis, is a common condition that affects many Australians, particularly those who engage in repetitive arm and wrist activities. Despite its name, you don’t need to play tennis to develop this condition. This blog post will provide an overview of tennis elbow, its symptoms,
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