Is Physical Therapy Safe For My Child?
The natural assumption for most people revolves around the concept that physical therapy is for adults. After all, children don’t really suffer from the degenerative effects of aging. It’s quite the opposite. Right? Well, you need to remember that health conditions and accidents can happen to anyone – regardless of gender or age. It’s not…
Killer Stress: What Is It Doing To Your Health?
How do you define stress? The dictionary definition claims that stress is basically: a state of mental (or emotional) strain or tension resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances. However, in the real world, it’s far more than just that. From signs of early aging, to heart problems, blood pressure issues, stress can cause irreversible damage.…
The Dangers Of Poor Posture
How important is good posture? How dangerous is poor posture? The answers may well surprise you. Let’s take a look together. How do you feel your posture is? Normal? In need of improvement? Good? Bad? Not 100% sure? Unless you pay close attention to your posture all day, or have the structure of a world-class…
The Importance Of Staying Hydrated In Summer Weather
Enjoying the summer, but feeling lethargic, dizzy, or unwell? Chances are, you aren’t getting enough water. You could be in danger of dehydration. Here’s how you can avoid disaster. We are always told about the importance of drinking enough water. It’s almost like we are installed with a constant nagging doubt about our fluid intake. …
Recovering From Injury: How Can I Stay Healthy & Active?
If you have suffered an injury and have been ordered to rest by your doctor, or simply cannot move about because of pain & discomfort, you may feel lost and unable to exercise. But don’t panic. There are things you can do. If you love physical activity and sports, or cherish an active lifestyle, there’s…
Is My Chest Pain Serious And What Help Can I Get?
Feeling chest pain can cause no end of panic. Your first thought will naturally turn towards your heart. Am I having a heart attack? Now – let’s make this crystal clear. The pain of a heart attack is different to something like a pulled muscle in your chest. Heart attack pain causes a dull…
What Is Spinal Stenosis, And How Can I Get Relief?
Do you or someone you love have stenosis of the spine? If you’re not 100% sure what stenosis of the spine is at this point, it is when the space between the spine begins to narrow – for one of a multitude of different reasons that we’ll come to later. This narrowing can lead to…
Tennis Elbow: What You Need To Know
Is Tennis the cause of your elbow pain? Well, if you haven’t been playing tennis, then you can probably stop reading this blog now. Huzzah! You are cured! Well, no, actually, you aren’t. While the condition may be called ‘Tennis Elbow’, it’s not just sporting activity with rackets and tight shorts that causes the dreaded…
Can Sciatica Cause Knee Pain?
Time to answer an age-old question. Does Sciatica cause knee pain? There is a frequent misconception that when you feel pain in the knees, it is a result of issues with the knee joint itself of the surrounding ligaments or tendons. However, it might surprise you to learn that this may not be the case.…
Is Cracking Your Neck Dangerous?
We know what it’s like. When your neck feels out of alignment, or strained or stiff, all you want is one thing – relief. Sweet, pain-free, silky, tangible relief. To find this neck-based paradise, it’s common to follow an urge to ‘crack your neck’. But what exactly does that do? And is it safe for…