The causes of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome can be extremely difficult to treat if you don’t know what’s causing it. A range of activities that involve repetitive movements can contribute towards this painful condition. What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? The carpal tunnel is a very small space between the hamate and trapezium bones. In that space […]
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Stretches for Osgood Schlatters – expert treatment advice
Stretches for Osgood Schlatters or Jumpers Knee as it’s more commonly known can be started after a period of rest to reduce any inflammation. Osgood Schlatters is a repetitive strain injury. The condition is caused either through a shortening of the quadriceps muscle or excessive load that’s been placed on the muscle because of a […]
Read PostBurning sensation in buttocks – treating Piriformis Syndrome
That burning sensation in your buttocks is a symptom of Piriformis Syndrome. If you suffer from low back pain with referred symptoms into one of your buttocks it’s likely you have this painful condition. Piriformis Syndrome is quite often mistaken for sciatica and that’s understandable because the symptoms are often very similar. Patients with piriformis […]
Read PostAchilles Tendonitis pain – causes, symptoms and treatment
Achilles tendonitis pain is quite a troublesome condition. Often it feels easier when you rest it but invariably it always comes back when you go back to work, return to sport or exercise. One of the reasons why Achilles Tendonitis pain doesn’t resolve is because there is a cyclical element to it. With any kind […]
Read PostCauses of Cervical Spondylosis – how Neck Arthritis starts
The causes of Cervical Spondylosis tend to be repeated or recurring neck pain which doesn’t resolve itself, particularly when you are over 55 years of age. Cervical Spondylosis is more commonly known as Neck Osteoarthritis or Arthritis of the Neck. In Cervical Spondylosis there is a loss of disc height between the intervertebral bodies. With […]
Read PostTreating Golfers Elbow – expert self treatment advice
Treating Golfers Elbow at home can be done effectively with rest and the correct treatment information. If you suffer from a recurring pain on the inside of your elbow there’s the possibility you may have a condition called Golfers Elbow or Medial Epicondylitis as it’s medically known. Golfers Elbow is a fairly common condition and […]
Read PostNeck Arthritis – what is Cervical Spondylosis?
If you are over the age of 55 and suffer from frequent or recurring neck pain then you may have a condition called Cervical Spondylosis or Neck Arthritis (osteoarthritis) as it’s more commonly known. Cervical Spondylosis can be quite a troublesome condition. Often it comes and goes, some days you can wake up and feel […]
Read PostTreating Tennis Elbow – expert self treatment advice
Treating Tennis Elbow at home can be done effectively with rest and the correct treatment advice. The condition produces a recurring pain on the outside of your elbow and is medically known as Lateral Epicondylitis. Tennis elbow is a painful condition that comes and goes. It’s an irritation to the lateral epicondyle, the bony point […]
Read PostHeat therapy – the benefits of using heat for muscle pain
Heat therapy can be very beneficial for the treatment of muscle pain. Heat is a vasodilator, it takes blood vessels from constriction or reduced blood flow to a position of dilation and increased blood flow. Often when we experience pain in our bodies the brain reacts with a contracture. It attempts to try and protect […]
Read PostIce therapy – the benefits of using cold for treating inflammation
Ice therapy can be very beneficial in the treatment of some musculoskeletal conditions. Cold is a vasoconstrictor which reduces blood flow and helps to clamp the muscles and blood flow to certain tissues which might be inflamed or sore. Now as a general rule of thumb ice therapy is really helpful following a trauma, injury […]
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