You go to bed feeling fine and wake up with your head stuck slightly to one side. Checking your blind spot is out of the question, and the sharp catch when you try to turn stops you dead. That's a wry neck, and it's one of the most common [...]
Sports massages include a variety of different massage styles which get chosen accorded to the prefrences and requirements of an athlete preparing for a sports event. When selecting a massage style to be used by an athlete, several factors are put into consideration. The timing of the sporting event [...]
Electroacupuncture involves running a small electrical current between two acupuncture needles. Electroacupuncture is quite similar to acupuncture as it uses the same sort of needles, can treat similar conditions except it has the added benefit of the additional stimulation provided by the electric current. [...]
Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medical practice which involves inserting fine needles to stimulate and balance the flow of Qi throughout the body. Dry needling is based on western philosophies and is often associated with trigger points, tight muscles and stimulating tissue repair at a local level. [...]
We have all been told that exercise is good for us and should be incorporated into our weekly routine to help stay healthy. But why is that? Why does lifting some dense hexagonal object help? Also, with all of the different types of exercise on offer it can get rather [...]
Chronic low back pain is a common health problem in Australia, affecting approximately one in six people. According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, around 3.7 million Australians suffer from chronic low back pain, making it one of the most prevalent chronic health conditions in the country. Chronic [...]