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In the last blog we discussed what lumbar spine disc injuries are and how they happen. It all translates back to too much pressure being placed on a particular spinal level(s), causing the disc to prolapse (bulge) outwards resulting in pressure on neural structures. Conventional therapy focuses on treating the injured level itself with the […]
In between the lumbar vertebrae of the spine there are fibro-cartilaginous cushions or discs known as the intervertebral discs. Each disc is comprised of two parts, a tough outer cartilaginous ring known as the annulus fibrosis which encases a soft inner gelatinous core known as the nucleus pulposis. Occasionally the nucleus pulposis (gelatinous core) will […]
If this is indeed you, the most important thing to establish is whether the leg length discrepancy is structural or functional in nature. Treatment simply cannot resume before the origin of the discrepancy has been established. Basic measurement with a measuring tape is a helpful tool to indicate whether there is a significant leg length […]
Iliotibial band syndrome (ITBS) is a friction syndrome of the iliotibial band (ITB) over the lateral femoral condyle of the knee, causing pain and inflammation. The ITB is a tough tendinous band which originates as the gluteus maximus and tensor fascia lata muscles merge from the pelvis. The ITB then runs down the outside of […]
Carpal tunnel syndrome is an impingement of the median nerve at the wrist as it passes through the carpal tunnel (a small passage created between the wrist bones and transverse ligament of the wrist.) Patients will usually describe the hand as going dead, pain, pins and needles or weakness in grip strength. Symptoms may be […]
Sinusitis is one of the most common ailments suffered globally. The causes are extremely variable but cases seem to be increasing reciporically because of the increased number of pollutants etc. in our atmosphere. While we have little control over that, we certainly can control the controllables! Whether the sinusitis is allergic, infective or obstructive in […]
THE EFFECTS OF STRETCHING Stretching increases the length of your muscle, muscle fascia and tendons – thereby increasing flexibility and joint range of motion. Stretching also increases blood flow, lymph drainage and nerve activity in the muscle (these effects are usually measurable post-stretch.) This all leads to a healthy optimally firing muscle. TYPES OF STRETCHING […]
The effects are very similar to massage but without the cost so it’s popularity is understandable! The effects of muscle rolling include : -increasing the flexibility of the muscle, -increasing the blood flow in the muscle, -increasing lymphatic drainage in the muscle, -breaking down chronic muscle spasms and adhesions, -loosening and stretching the fascia covering […]
When you cough or sneeze there is a sudden rise in your intra-spinal, or intra-thecal pressure. This increases the stress on already inflamed or impinged structures thus exacerbating the pain. The same spinal pressure effect created when you cough or sneeze can be replicated clinically by performing the Valsalva manouvre. This can be done by bearing […]
Sitting with your legs crossed will definitely not cause a medical emergency, but it certainly can have far reaching negative effects in individuals prone to certain conditions. Sitting with your legs crossed: A) PRIMARILY causes structural compressive stresses to the calf muscles and all structures running through them- including blood vessels, lymph vessels and nerves. […]
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