Myotherapy For Headaches A large percentage of our population suffer from headaches these days due to our labor-intensive, sedentary work culture. A recent survey that was conducted by the World Health Organisation showed that tension-type headaches are among the most prevalent pain related issues facing humans. People often find relief from pain-killers or rest, however […]
Category Archives: Chronic Pain
What Is Restless Leg Syndrome? Restless Leg Syndrome is an issue that results in twitchy legs and often causes an overwhelming urge to move the legs. People suffering from RLS experience pulling sensations, itchiness, pins and needles and aching or throbbing in the legs. Symptoms are generally experienced at night when the person is sitting […]
Back pain is a major issue in the modern world, affecting 70-80% of Australians at some stage during their lifetime. The vast majority of these individuals (almost 70%) will experience acute back pain (which lasts for 6-12 weeks), whereas the remaining (30%) will go on to develop chronic back pain (which lasts for more than […]
Cupping therapy is undoubtedly one of the oldest and most widely practiced forms of alternative therapy in human history. It remained an integral part of the early Chinese, Egyptian, and Greek cultures that used it as an effective treatment and healing modality. Although cupping therapy is an ancient healing practice, it is still used effectively […]
In the last decade, many clients are coming in complaining of pain, stiffness, and restricted movement in their shoulder – This is often a condition known as frozen shoulder, in medical terms, it is referred to as adhesive capsulitis. Frozen shoulder is a syndrome that causes a restriction in movement of the shoulder . Clients […]
Frozen shoulder is a common condition that is referred to medically as”adhesive capsulitis“. It is a condition where the connective tissue surrounding the shoulder joint becomes restricted and painful and can cause a reduction in the range of motion of the arm and shoulder joint. Frozen shoulder can have a massive impact on an individuals […]
Hip replacement surgery is a very common option for people suffering from hip degeneration and damage such as arthritis, osteoarthritis, and many age-related issues. For many people dealing with hip replacement, rehabilitation after surgery is the most challenging part of the whole process. Rehabilitation requires a lot of time and patience, but it is a […]
In the last few years, research into stress and it’s affects on health have gained a lot of interest both in the general public as well as among people working in health, social sciences, and the corporate world. There is increased concern on how stress is impacting the overall population at large and the workforce […]
Jaw clicking or popping – refers to a clicking/popping sound from the jaw, sometimes accompanied by a sensation of pain. You may hear this sound when you open your mouth too wide while yawning or eating, at other times, it may be the result of a problem with the function of the Temporomandibular joints (TMJ). […]
Although ‘arthritis’ is a common term that we hear in our daily lives, most of us don’t know much about it. For many, it just refers to any form of joint pain. In reality, ‘arthritis’ is an umbrella term that refers to a group of medical conditions that affect the musculoskeletal system, particularly joints. It […]