Shockwave therapy is one non-invasive treatment that may be considered for selected musculoskeletal conditions, particularly when symptoms have persisted despite an appropriate period of conservative care. However, the term “shockwave therapy” is used for several technologies, and the evidence is not equally strong for every condition.
Read MorePain at the back of the ankle can turn an ordinary walk, run or trip up the stairs into an uncomfortable experience. Achilles tendon symptoms frequently begin with morning stiffness or discomfort at the start of exercise. The pain may improve as you warm up, only to return later that day or the following morning.
Read MoreAre you ever getting confused with all the different messages around food that are surrounding us every day? A nutritionist can help finding out what the optimal nutrition looks like for you and help you achieve your personal health goal.
Read MoreYour original pain has improved, normal activities feel easier and you have returned to work, exercise or sport. Your chiropractor then asks whether you would like to discuss maintenance care. Is ongoing treatment worthwhile, or should you simply return if the problem comes back?
Read MoreExercise training supports mental, emotional, and physical health. However, enthusiasm can sometimes lead people to increase their training faster than their body is prepared to manage.
Perhaps you have joined a gym after several inactive months, signed up for a running event or returned to weekend sport after an extended break. The motivation is positive, but moving directly from very little exercise to frequent, demanding sessions can leave you excessively sore or contribute to an overload-related injury.
Read MoreMost people do not think much about spinal health until their back becomes painful, stiff or difficult to move. At that point, every posture, chair, lifting technique and exercise can begin to feel like a potential threat.
The reassuring reality is that the spine is a strong, adaptable structure designed to bend, rotate and carry load. Looking after it does not require keeping your back perfectly straight or avoiding every demanding movement.
Useful spinal health tips are generally less about finding one “correct” posture and more about maintaining regular movement, developing physical capacity, managing sudden changes in activity and paying attention to recovery.
Read MoreA chiropractor assesses how your musculoskeletal system is functioning and whether changes in joint movement, muscle capacity, physical loading or movement patterns may be contributing to your symptoms.
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