Cervicogenic Headaches – What are they and what can cause them?
These types of headaches are classed as secondary headaches. Pain is felt in the head, resembling a headache, however, the source of the pain has developed in the neck. This...
Tendonitis, tendinosis and tendinopathy? What’s the difference and when will I get better?
There is a lot of misunderstanding when it comes to tendon injuries, with many confusing terms and sometimes contradicting advice on how best to treat them. What do tendons do...
What is Frozen Shoulder? What is the Best Treatment?
Frozen shoulder is the commonly used name for 'Adhesive Capsulitis', which is a condition that causes the shoulder to become very pain and stiff. This can sometimes occur following minor...
Rethinking Chronic Pain
Chronic pain is a significant problem for many Mandurah residents, and can interrupt your ability to do the things you enjoy. In general terms, chronic pain can be defined as...
Regular Exercise Prevents Chronic Muscle Pain
We all know exercise is good for you, but it's nice to have some good quality scientific evidence to prove it! The fact that people who exercise regularly are less...
Is My Child’s Schoolbag Too Heavy?
The start of the school year is often when we get an influx of rightfully concerned parents, worried about the weight of their child's school backpack. Current recommendations suggest that...
3 Exercises to Improve Your Hip Strength and Mobility
Perhaps second only to shoulder rotator cuff issues, persistent pain and stiffness at the hip joints is one of the most common non-spinal complaints we treat in the clinic. Patients often...
5 Easy Shoulder Mobility Exercises You Can Do With a Broomstick!
Shoulder 'stiffness' is a common complaint from patients, and can be attributed to a number of underlying conditions. The good news is, that most shoulder complaints will benefit from some...
I Have a Disc Herniation – What Does it Mean? How is it Treated?
he discs in the lower back play an important role in acting as shock absorbers between the vertebra, while at the same time allowing us to perform a wide range...
2 Simple Exercises to Keep Your Shoulders Strong and Pain-Free
Following on from our blog last week on subacromial bursitis and shoulder impingement, I thought it would be useful to provide some information on two exercises I have found to...