With many of us spending more time at home than ever – and also spending a lot of time in front of a computer or tablet, were seeing more neck pain cases than ever before. Many of these cases will be transient conditions caused by poor posture, often exacerbated by the pandemic. Another major cause… Read more »
Tag: osteoarthritis
Treating Osteoarthritis with Glucosamine and Chondroitin
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common condition we deal with here at the clinic. it most commonly affects the hands, spine, knees and hips. Symptoms include joint pain, stiffness, loss of physical function, immobility of the joint and associated muscle weakness. It’s no surprise osteoarthritis is a regular issue for us, since researchers now say that osteoarthritis is… Read more »
What causes hip pain, and how to beat it!
The hip joint is one of the most important joints in the body in terms of freedom of movement and pain free mobility. Although this is ball-and-socket joint is extremely stable as a result of being anchored to the pelvis by tough ligaments, conditions which destabilise the the joint can arise and in may cases… Read more »
Middle back pain – the common causes explained
If you have ever experienced pain in your middle back (what chiropractors will call the thoracic area), you have plenty of company. While lower back pain is probably the most common compliant among the general population, middle back pain isn’t far behind! One study estimates that as much as 30 percent of working adults experience… Read more »
Preventing osteoarthritis – some easy tips!
Healthy cartilage – the body’s built in shock absorber which can be found in all of our joints, is essential to staying fit, active and healthy throughout life, but too often we take it for granted! Aging, wear and tear and injury can all cause degeneration in the cartilage, often leading to a condition known… Read more »
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