One of the most common causes of acute back pain and discomfort is a condition known as Degenerative Disc Disease, and it is this disease which we’ll be looking at today. Here’s a rundown of everything you need to know about degenerative disc disease and chiropractic care. What is degenerative disc disease? Degenerative Disc Disease, or DDD, as it is […]
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Back Pain Treatment for Surfers
It should come as no surprise that the online search term “back pain treatment Perth” and the local surfing community are no strangers to one another. While surfing is a fun and exciting sport, it is also physically demanding. The body is often required to make quick adjustments based upon wave conditions. As a result, it is […]
What is Neuropathic Pain?
Neuropathic pain is chronic in nature and commonly associated with abnormalities within the central nervous system. Let’s take a closer look at neuropathic pain to understand the treatment options available. What are Some of the Causes of Neuropathic Pain? In most cases, neuropathic pain is the result of a malfunction within the central or peripheral […]
Low Back Pain and Sciatica Treatment
It is estimated that up to 80% of individuals will suffer from lower back pain at least once in their lives. With symptoms ranging from transient and mild to chronic and debilitating, it is important to appreciate some of the causes of this condition and the treatment options available which can help to alleviate severe […]
Spine Scan and Trigenics for Headache Treatment in Perth
Types of Headache Headaches can be broadly classified as ‘primary’ and ‘secondary’. Primary headaches, which include cervicogenic, migraine and tension headaches, are not caused by an underlying medical condition. Secondary headaches, on the other hand, are symptomatic of any number of underlying medical conditions, infections or injuries and, as such, need to be taken seriously. […]
Nerves Which Fire Together Wire Together: A Look at A Concept Known as Neurogenesis
Medical science has made some amazing advancements in recent years. A handful of these observations have served to entirely negate previous beliefs. One example of this observation can be seen in a concept known as neurogenesis. In the past, scientists thought that it was impossible to generate new brain cells once we reach the age of […]
Wry Neck: Breaking the Cycle of Pain and Discomfort
The back and neck are comprised of numerous muscles; the condition and state of each impacting countless others. These muscles are of course controlled and coordinated by the central nervous system: the brain and spinal cord.This is why they are also prone to stiffness and pain on occasion. One common and frustrating condition is known as […]
Exercise: Food for the Brain …… at Any Age!
Until recently traditional medicine emphasised that the brain is essentially a static organ from a neurological point of view. The majority of physicians believe that it is impossible for this organ to create new cells or to recover from an injury. However, modern science has shed an entirely new light on this observation. It is now […]
What are the Treatment Options for Lower Back Pain and Facet Joint Sprain?
What is a Facet Joint Injury? The back is one of the most physiologically complex areas of the body and it does suffer from injuries from time to time. Common back pain complaints can be attributed to facet joint injuries. Facet joints (zygopophoseal joints) are found at the back of the spinal column and they are present […]
Text Neck: An Epidemic of The Modern Era of Mobile Devices
Forward Head Posture, Anterior Head Carriage or Text Neck, is a repetitive stress injury or an overuse syndrome resulting from your head hanging forward and staring down at your cell phone, tablet, or other mobile devices for a prolonged period of time. Holding a mobile device in this position creates excessive amounts of tension in the deep muscles of the […]