According to Deloitte, migraine affects nearly 5 million Australians and costs us nearly $36 billion in healthcare costs and lost productivity. That’s because it’s not just a headache, it’s a complex neurological disorder.
Here’s what causes migraines and what we know so far about treating them.
Scoliosis is a spinal condition that tends to appear during adolescence. It involves an abnormal sideways curve to the spine that can cause symptoms like uneven shoulders and protruding ribs, hips or shoulder blades on one side.
Most cases of scoliosis are mild and can be managed with watchful waiting or physiotherapy.
Back problems can lead to disturbed sleep, and long-term poor sleep can also put you at higher risk for developing back issues.
Fortunately, there are simple things you can do to help ensure you get a good night’s rest.
Do you work a desk job? Are you suffering back pain?
You’re not alone – research shows about one-third of office workers experience lower back problems, with that number rising as more people work from home.
Are you good with people? Fascinated by science? Intrigued by the human body? Then you’d probably make a great physiotherapist.
Here’s what’s involved in becoming a physiotherapist and what to expect once you’re qualified.
Sport is great for overall fitness but it can lead to injury.
Some sporting injuries can be prevented by warming up properly, using the right gear and the right technique, resting when necessary and following a program of conditioning exercises. Here’s what’s involved.
Hip bursitis commonly causes pain at the point of the hip.
Physiotherapy can help relieve hip bursitis by relieving pressure on the hip, strengthening supporting structures and correcting any posture or gait problems that may have contributed to the condition.
The meniscus is a C-shaped pad of cartilage inside the knee that absorbs shock and cushions movement. It can tear when you pivot or twist your knee in a game of footie, basketball or tennis. It can also tear in more mundane ways while you’re kneeling, squatting or lifting.
But what’s the best way to treat it? Physiotherapy? Surgery? The right decision depends on a number of factors.
Often pain recedes as an injury heals. But not always. Sometimes pain persists for months or years, long after the original cause has healed.
That’s because your body’s pain system is stuck on high alert, continuing to send pain signals even though there’s no physical reason to do so anymore. Why? And what can you do about it?
Got a stiff neck? Often, that unpleasant feeling can be prevented by maintaining good posture to avoid straining neck muscles.
If your neck is regularly stretched too far forward while you work or drive, or tilted down as you while away the hours on a device, then you may well develop some neck pain. Here are 6 ways to prevent that from happening.