Our bodies have a number of ways to deal with persistent pain. Like most areas of the body, the brain is able to adapt to changes in “normal” and can re-organise itself according to these new changes. Unfortunately this can lead to long standing pain that is abnormal in its intensity and that responds differently […]
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One of the more common questions that we answer is around whether you should continue to exercise when you are in pain, or if it is better to stop, rest and let the pain settle. While the advice presented here is not specific – and if you have a healthcare provider looking after you we
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The rotator cuff is a group of muscles which surround the shoulder joint and help keep your upper arm (the humerus) firmly attached to the shoulder socket. These muscles are small, but strong and powerful – and incredibly important! The rotator cuff muscles also help with abduction, which is moving the arm away from the
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Any pain experienced in our bodies can really drive home how much we use a certain body part. You don’t realise how much we use certain limbs until we experience pain in them, at which point it could get tricky to do certain activities in daily live, such as household chores or gardening! The most
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Our hip flexors muscles are one of those muscles that always seems to get the blame for something wrong. Hip pain and back pain are commonly attributed to tight hip flexors. But are those ever-important muscles in the hip always the naughty child or could it be that they are in fact the victims that
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Injuries to the rotator cuff muscles are extremely common. In fact approximately 30% of adults over 60 have a tear and 62% of adults over 80 have tears in their rotator cuff muscles. Let’s explore more about the anatomy and function of the rotator cuff to better understand how we can keep them healthy. What
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A common diagnosis for pain on the outside of the hip is called bursitis. But what is a bursa and how does it get inflamed? Keep reading for more information! A bursa is a small fluid filled sac. We have over 150 different bursae around the joints in the body. Most commonly, bursae are positioned
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With spring time upon us, it’s a good time to get out into the garden and enjoy the warmer weather and the therapeutic benefits of gardening. However, while most people enjoy gardening there are a large number of people who experience aches and pains in the back area afterwards. In this article we will explore
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Let’s face it back pain is extremely common – in fact the statistics report that around 70% of people experience at least one episode of lower back pain throughout their life. Many people who have experienced an episode of back pain have undoubtedly wondered how long their back pain will persist for and if it will ever go away completely! Let’s explore what we know from the
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Osteoarthritis is one of the most common health conditions that affects seniors. It is commonly confused with osteoporosis, however the 2 conditions are vastly different. One thing that they do have in common however is that they can both be managed through appropriate exercise. What is osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis is a condition that affects the
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