Pain Basics PART 3: Pain and Sensitivity
Pain and Sensitivity As we pointed out in our previous blogs, for some people, their pain is (or may be) related to injured or damaged tissue. But for others, the …
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Massage for Mental Health
Massage has been used for thousands of years as a treatment for all kinds of ailments. From Julius Caesar reportedly using massage therapy to treat his epilepsy, to Tourette’s sufferers …
Pain Basics 2: Pain is not always related to damage
Pain Basics 2: Pain is not always related to damage (yes, you read that correctly!) By the way, if you missed the first installment “Pain Basics 1: Pain is an …
Pain Basics PART 1: Pain is an alarm system
All of us have experienced pain at some point in our lives. While it’s a horrible experience, it’s an inevitable part of being human. But what exactly is pain? The …
What to expect following a Rotator Cuff Repair
Rotator cuff injuries are something which we commonly see in our physiotherapy clinic. A lot of people reading this may have heard the term “rotator cuff” or know somebody who …
DOMS – Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness – What is Normal?
Delayed Onset of Muscle Soreness (DOMS) What is DOMS? It is the term used to describe the pain and muscle stiffness experienced, 24-48 hours after high intensity, unaccustomed exercise, although symptoms …
Knee osteoarthritis and the GLA:D program
What is OA? OsteoArthritis (“osteo” = bone/joint, “-itis” = inflammation) is a degenerative condition whereby there is a break down of the normal lining of cartilage within a joint. This …
Vertigo (BPPV) & Physiotherapy
BPPV (Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo) is the most common cause of vertigo, or dizziness. The sensation of vertigo is brought on due to a problem in the inner ear – …
Dowager’s Hump
Have you ever been out in public and noticed somebody with a hump on their upper back or lower neck? Or even worse, have you noticed it on yourself and wondered …
Should I keep a Headache/Migraine Journal?
What is a headache journal? A headache journal or diary is a record you keep of when you experience a headache or migraine, usually for the purpose of identifying …