Spondylolisthesis
What is it? A Spondylolisthesis is a term use to describe a forward slippage of one vertebra on another. There are six different types, with each type relating to the…
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…
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…
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 heavy school backpack. Current recommendations suggest…
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…
I Have a Disc Herniation – What Does it Mean? How is it Treated?
The 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…
Shoulder Bursitis – what is it and how is it treated?
Shoulder bursitis most commonly refers to inflammation of the subacromial bursa, which is a fluid filled sac, that sits at the outer-front aspect of the shoulder. Subacromial bursitis, is one…