Muscles, Tendons and Nerves
Back Care Problems
Because humans defy gravity by standing upright, the spine is often under stress. This often leads to back pain, one of the most common reasons why Australians and New Zealanders visit their chiropractors. The secret to relief is to strenghthen both the vertebrae and the surrounding tissues.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
If wrist pain wakes you at night or you feel pins and needles in your hands when you drive, you may have this disorder. Though considered a condition of ...
Fibromyalgia
If you can't explain why every muscle in your body seems to hurt lately, you may have fibromyalgia, an elusive disorder that affects millions of people. This condition ...
Muscle Aches & Pains
Though not serious, muscle cramps or the muscle soreness that comes from overextending yourself can be very uncomfortable. And the weekend gardener is just as likely to be affected ...
Pinched Nerve
A pinched nerve occurs when too much pressure is applied to a nerve by surrounding tissues. If the pressure isn't relieved, it can cause permanent damage to the nerve.
Restless Legs
Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is an unusual condition of the nervous system, characterised by the compelling need to move the legs and usually experienced when trying to sleep. The strange ...
Sciatica
Sciatica is the term given to pain down the leg, which is caused by irritation of the main nerve into the leg, the sciatic nerve. This pain tends to be ...
Shin Splints
Whether you're running after a soccer ball, jogging around the neighborhood park or training for a marathon, you're at risk of running-related injuries. One of the most common running injuries ...
Shingles
Remember chickenpox? Its virus is still lurking in your nerve cells and can flare up at any time during your adult years, causing the intensely painful blisters known as shingles. ...
Sprains & Strains
Whether caused by vigorous weekend activity, slipping on wet ground or stepping off a curb the wrong way, strains and sprains can affect anyone. Whatever the reason, it's surprising how ...
Tendonitis
Tendonitis is inflammation of a tendon. It commonly affects shoulders, elbows and knees.
Tennis Elbow
Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) is one of several overuse injuries that can affect your elbow. As you might guess, playing tennis is one cause of tennis elbow — but many ...
