Whiplash pain – prevention, diagnosis and treatment
Whiplash injury can be a result of sudden and unexpected force applied to the neck or back. There are thousands of cases of whiplash every year and many of which are caused by car or motorbike accidents. This post will give an overview of whiplash in general, as well as different causes, symptoms, diagnoses and
What Is The Aim Of Sports Therapy and Massage On RSI?
Repetitive strain injury, or RSI, can sound scary and some people fear it will end their careers. RSI may be symptomatic in the fingers, elbows and wrists caused by repetitive use, compression, vibrations, or holding fixed positions. Many professions use their hands in their jobs, such as musicians, plumbers, construction workers, chefs, hairdressers, dentists, jewellery
What You Must Know About Bulging Discs
Here are the facts about bulging disks. how to get diagnosed with physio, massage, x-ray, CT scan. If you’re dealing with persistent back pain, don’t delay seeking out medical help. Learn how to prevent initial damage and the ongoing pain from bulging disks in your back. What are bulging disks? A bulging disc is a
What is a herniated disk?
A herniated disk is a disk where the inside soft part of the disk has seeped out from its proper place through the tougher outer part of the disk. Disks are small, circular cushions between the bones of the spine (vertebrae). The outside is firm and ligamentous, the inside is soft and gelatinous. Normally, discs
Can Stress Cause Headaches?
How Stress can lead to Muscular tension Stress and anxiety may originate in the mind, but stress is not just emotional or mental, it is also physical. A heightened state of stress causes your body to release Cortisol. Cortisol is often referred to as the stress hormone. But in reality, your body uses it to
Diagnosing, treating and preventing Hamstring Strains
What are hamstring strains? A strain is a stretch or tear of a muscle or tendon. People commonly call such an injury a “pulled” muscle. Your hamstring muscle group is in the back of your thigh and allows you to bend your knee and extend your hip. It is made up of three large muscles:
