Pain
Aches and Pains
Injuries and movement problems are characterised by inflammation. The problem can be compounded by tight muscles. More...
Acute Low Back Pain
A patient presented at our clinic complaining of acute low back pain with referred left leg pain. More...
Cryotherapy (Cold Therapy)
Cryotherapy is the application of a cold device to reduce the temperature of tissues below the skin. More...
Natural Anti-Inflammatories
A recent study at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology has shown that the compounds found in the Green Lipped Mussel from New Zealand has potent anti-inflammatory properties potentially equal to those of ordinary anti-inflammatory drugs without the associated side effects. More...
Ice or Heat
Many people are unsure when to use ice or when to use heat on a problem. Always check with your practitioner, before using either ice or heat. More...
Is Pain a Problem?
Many of us decide that the time to act on a problem is when it causes pain. This is reasonable as pain is, on many occasions, the first signal to us that there is a problem. More...
Misconceptions in Back Pain
Back pain has been discussed throughout history with reasons given for its onset ranging from "punishment from heaven" to "just a muscle strain". In the search for knowledge, certain myths have been invalidated; we must pass on these corrections to our patients and be sure not to create new myths as we try to explain the possible sources of their pain. More...