A herniated disc is also known as a bulging disc, slipped disc, prolapsed disc or even ruptured disc. These terms are all synonymous with the same symptom(s) however – pain and discomfort in the spinal region, particularly in the lower back. Herniation is not exclusive to the lower back as they can occur in the smaller discs of the neck […]
Headaches and migraines are a common reason for consulting a doctor. Up to 90% of adult’s report having head pain of some sort, with them tending to be more common in women than in men1. From being a mild irritation that slows you down at home, at work or with family and friends, to disabling pain that knocks you out, […]
Chronic pain, clinically speaking, occurs when you have been suffering from a particular ailment causing pain or discomfort for more than 90 days. If you’re in chronic pain or have been suffering from a debilitating ailment that hinders your everyday life you may have heard “it’s all in your head” before. If you have you probably know how frustrating and […]
Shoulder pain or shoulder degeneration comes in different forms – here we discuss them in some more detail and offer the solution(s). Most of you at some point would have suffered from at least one or more of the most common shoulder pain inducing pathologies such as; frozen shoulder, pinching pain when lifting overhead, rotator cuff issues, bursitis, catching, clicking, grinding, asymmetry, pain […]
Back pain, particularly lower back pain, is perhaps the number one cause of sick days and loss of man hours in the UK economy. It is becoming more and more prevalent during these modern times, especially given how more sedentary our lives are becoming. Certain occupations can also contribute to back pain such as construction, warehouse work or anything that […]