Health Tips

Have You Been Experiencing Neck Pain?

Neck pain is a common injury that affects almost every individual at least once in their lifetime. Due to its location, neck pain can bring along additional issues such as headaches, stiffness, or difficulty moving your head. That’s why it’s important to seek treatment early on.What does neck pain feel like?Some people describe neck pain as …

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When Should You Be Concerned About Pins And Needles?

Almost all of us experience pins and needles! The uncomfortable tingling typically occurs when we sit or lie in a certain position for too long, causing pressure to be placed on our nerves or vascular structure. Often, all it takes to relieve the pressure is changing positions, massaging our body part, or walking it off.However, …

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Why Is It Common For People To Damage Their ACL More Than Once?

Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injuries are most commonly musculoskeletal conditions. However, have you ever noticed that people who have undergone an ACL reconstruction typically experience a second ACL surgery later on? We are going to tell you a possible reason why…Individuals with ACL injuries or those who have had surgery on their ACL have been …

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GLA:D, Our New Treatment Program For Osteoarthritis!

GLA:D is an education and exercise program developed in Denmark by a team of researchers. It is currently the best treatment option for individuals with hip and knee osteoarthritis.How does GLA:D work?GLA:D uses neuromuscular exercise to improve joint stability, movement quality, and everyday function. Neuromuscular training is a form of exercise that enhances the unconscious …

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The Difference Between A Sprain And A Strain

Sprains and Strains are common injuries that can happen to almost any body part. Some of the more common areas they can occur are the ankles, wrists, and knees.Sprain and Strain both mean the same thing…which is a pull or tear to the body part. However, a Sprain is when this pulling/tearing occurs in a ligament or joint …

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Did you know that weight training is beneficial for everyone?

Weight training is a type of strength or resistance training that improves an individual’s strength and endurance. Many people think this sort of exercise is only done in the gym but it can also be done at home.Why do I need to do weights training if I’m not a bodybuilder, you may ask? Well, weight …

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The Link Between Sleep and Muscle/Joint Pains

Although many of us can struggle with sleep from time to time, were you aware that poor sleep is positively associated with an increased likeliness of muscle pain?The modern way of life with consistent stress related to work, finance, social issues, and an “increasing use of smartphones” may be contributing to increased health problems via sleep-related problems.Sleep-related problems include …

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Why Do Physios Prescribe Exercises?

There are 2 types of treatment when you come to see a physiotherapist!The first is Passive Intervention which is the treatment performed by the physio. Dry needling, taping, scenar, and manual therapy – mobilisation and tractions are all great examples of this type of intervention. These usually aim to reduce pain and improve flexibility.The second is Active Intervention which …

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