Does Tennis Elbow Only Affect Tennis Players? Roughly 50% of tennis players suffer from tennis elbow. However, contrary to popular belief, this condition doesn’t exclusively target tennis players! Tennis elbow, also known as lateral epicondylitis, typically arises from overuse and strain of the muscles and tendons on the outside of your elbow. It differs from …
Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) refers to the uncontrollable urge to move your legs, typically to alleviate an uncomfortable feeling in your legs. People often describe the sensation as crawling, pulling, aching, throbbing, itching, or even electric. In addition to these symptoms, people with RLS may experience fatigue or restlessness, difficulty falling asleep/sleep deprivation, excessive daytime …
Why See a Chiropractor for Jaw Pain (TMJ) – Do you feel discomfort in your jaw? Perhaps even pain when you chew? Chances are you may have TMJ dysfunction! Approximately 20-30% of Australians deal with some form of TMJ dysfunction. TMJ dysfunction refers to the pain suffered from abnormal movement of the jaw joint (the …
Do sit-ups help your lower back pain or make it worse? Sit-ups are a great way to strengthen your core. However, if done excessively and incorrectly, sit-ups can also exacerbate your back pain! Doing sit-ups with back pain comes with multiple risks. These include: Compression of the Spine – lifting your upper body toward your …
5 Easy Desk Stretches! In honour of Workspace Week, we’ve gathered some tips and tricks to enhance your chiropractic health at your workplace! According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, approximately 7 million Australians suffer from work-related musculoskeletal conditions. This can be caused by various factors, including non-ergonomic workspaces, poor posture, and mental …
We often get asked what are my core muscles? When you’re thinking of the muscles of your core, think ‘spine’. The major muscles of the core reside in the area of the belly and the mid-lower back, including the hips and even muscles that run up into your neck and shoulders. To help you better …
ICE VS HEAT What is better for an injury or pain? Ice packs and heat pads are one of the common treatments used by Chiropractors. But we often have patients using the wrong treatment for their injury or pain. It can often be confusing if you should use ice or heat. We will be …
If you’re wondering what the benefits of Pilates are and are looking for a good reason to start; you’re in luck, because there are many. Pilates is a form of exercise similar to yoga, involving a series of movements which concentrates on core strength, posture, balance and flexibility. It uses a form of 500 exercises …
Maintaining a proper keyboard position for ergonomic typing is an important step, but one we all tend to forget. Without maintaining the correct position, you could cause short and long-term damages to the muscles and joints which run along from your fingers, wrist, up your arms and even into your shoulders. Many computer-related injuries are …
What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) occurs when the median nerve, which runs from the forearm into the palm of the hand becomes pressed or squeezed at the wrist. The median nerve provides feeling to the palm side of the thumb, to the index, middle and part of the ring fingers. It …
Stretches have great benefits on the body such as improving your mobility, reducing your risk of injury, improving your flexibility and overall, enables your muscles to move effectively. Stretching is so important that it would be beneficial to include it into your everyday life by regularly taking time out to do a quick stretching routine. …
Regular neck stretch exercises will become a lifesaver over the next few months when you’re working from home. Sitting all day can increase risks for back pain, neck strains, poor posture, leg cramps, muscle tension & even boredom. You may feel these aches and pains sporadically throughout the day when working at a desk, and …
