Inside the Injury: Why Basketball Targets Your Ankles
As someone who has been playing basketball since they were barely in primary school, I have seen my fair share of ankle sprains on the court over the years. Earlier this year I even experienced one myself much to my dismay and frustration. Ankle sprains are a common injury on the basketball court. The two main culprits: Landing on someone else’s foot during a rebound OR the high speed, lateral movements required by our lower limbs on both offense and defense (think crossover dribble move or defensive sliding). Sometimes even our fancy, cool, colourful basketball shoes that are designed for stability and support can’t stop our ankle rolling over itself leading to a sprain in the ligaments of our ankle.
When the Practitioner Becomes the Patient: Coping with Neck Pain in Winter
As an Osteopath, I spend a lot of time helping others manage pain, especially in the neck and upper back regions. But recently, I’ve found myself on the other side of the table – dealing with my own neck injury.
Is it time for a new Clinical Class program?
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The Dreaded ACL Injury: How do we prevent it?
The Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) is a major ligament of the knee joint for stability as it absorbs up to 85% of the load that passes through the knee. Unfortunately, it is highly susceptible to injury during sports that require rapid stopping, cutting and changing direction- it can also occur in daily life under similar circumstances. The immediate state of injury, the high economic costs, time associated with surgery and long-term rehabilitation can have a large impact on a quality of life and functional ability Therefore, prevention is often far better than a cure in these circumstances to allow you to stay fit and healthy.
Healthy Shoulders
Can you reach your arms above your head? Wash your hair? Hang the washing up? Reach up to that really high cabinet and put the mugs away? Do your shoulders cause you pain?
When it comes to overall health and fitness, we often focus on our core, legs or cardiovascular fitness but we often forget about the health of our shoulders. Whether you’re lifting weights, playing sports, or simply going about daily activities, healthy shoulders are essential to keeping you moving without pain or injury.
How Can Osteopathy Help With Your Lower Back Pain?
Lower back pain (LBP) is one of the most common health complaints, affecting the adult population, with a prevalence of up to 84%. Whether it’s caused by injury, poor posture, or chronic conditions like arthritis, it can significantly impact your quality of life. If you’re seeking relief, osteopathy may be the solution you’re looking for. Let’s dive into how osteopathy can help alleviate lower back pain.
Sore Calves?
Calf pain is something we see often at the clinic in patients of all ages and activity levels. Each person’s pain is individual and unique to them thus, treatment is individual and tailored towards the needs of each patient. Though in saying this, there are many similarities in the way we may approach someone’s calf pain.
Chronic Pelvic Pain: Endometriosis
Chronic pelvic pain is a condition that affects many women, and one of its most common causes is endometriosis. Characterised by the growth of tissue like the lining of the uterus outside the womb, endometriosis can cause debilitating pain and significantly impact a woman’s quality of life. It’s a condition that is often misunderstood, and many women endure years of suffering before receiving an accurate diagnosis.
What Can Cause My Neck Pain?
Have you ever experienced neck pain and wondered what it is? Neck pain is one of the most common complaints that an osteopath sees in private practice. Research has shown that 40-50% of people will experience neck pain yearly. Neck pain can range from minor discomfort all the way to severe pain that can affect your activities of daily living. Often the pain in our neck can be accompanied by a headache as well. This blog will explore common causes of neck pain and different ways to help manage it.
How Often Should I Get A Massage?
A common question in the massage world is how often should I be getting a massage? The truth is, it’s different for everyone. More acute presentations may call for weekly treatments, whereas maintenance massage might be monthly. Let’s break down each and determine how often you should be coming.