“The use of Hyperbaric oxygen therapy showed positive results regarding tissue remodelling after injury, with injuries involving bones, muscles and ligaments showing improved recovery. Furthermore, HBO treatment has effectively increased recovery from fatigue.” “This was clearly seen at the Nagano Winter Olympics, where sports players experiencing fatigue...
“Pain is Australia's third most costly health problem and arguably the developed world's largest 'undiscovered' health priority." - Professor Michael Cousins AM, Chair National Pain Strategy. National Pain Week is on the 20th-26th July 2015 Chiropractors play a critical role in assisting people to live with chronic...
Did you know that there are around 600 muscles in the human body and skeletal muscles account on average for 60-70% of your body weight. So, it is not surprising that muscles are often a source of pain. Chiropractic training includes many techniques to deal with...
If you take the chiropractic approach, you're in good company. Tiger Woods says that lifting weights and visiting his chiropractor regularly have made him a better golfer. Chiropractors suggest these simple measures to help you avoid back pain or injury and improve your game: Purchase...
When it comes to pain management and relief, Chiropractic care is a branch of healthcare that focuses on the relationship between the body's structure - mainly the spine - and its function. Conditions commonly treated by chiropractors include back and neck pain, headaches, sports injuries...
Groin injuries account for up to 5 percent of all sports-related injuries, and the rates are much higher for sports such as football, soccer and hockey. Below are helpful tips that may prevent a groin injury; Warm up dynamically! This is easily overlooked, but important....
At least 70% of Australia's school students use computers. As a result of this increased usage, Chiropractors are treating more young patients suffering from the effects of working at computer stations that are either designed for adults or poorly designed for children. Many children are...
If you have arthritis, carrying out tasks around the home can be a challenge. However, making some practical changes to your home and changing the way you work should make things easier. Practical tips that could help include: Keeping things in easy reach Using a hand rail to help...
Many musculoskeletal complaints arise from injuries sustained in sports. Each year we see athletic performance draw closer to the limits of human potential. Understanding the biomechanical principles involved helps us to prevent injury and restore functional integrity and stability through rehabilitation. Sports injury treatment is designed...
It’s that time of year again when everyone is setting out New Year’s Resolutions and unfortunately it won’t be long till a majority of people start breaking them. There are many reasons why New Year Resolutions don’t stick- they may be unrealistic, there is a...
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