When it comes to fitness and overall well-being, the term "core muscles" often takes centre stage. But what are core muscles, and why are they so crucial? In this blog, we will explore the world of core muscles, and understand their roles as stabilizers and dividers. So, let's dive right in and discover the powerhouse within! Core muscles are a group...
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is a dynamic martial art that places a strong emphasis on ground combat, submissions, and control techniques. While it offers numerous physical and mental benefits, BJJ practitioners are not immune to injuries. In this blog, we will discuss the common injuries that occur in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and explore effective strategies, including strengthening and stretching exercises and how...
Chiropractors are highly trained professionals who specialise in diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal disorders. Their expertise extends to more than just spinal adjustments; they also offer advice on shoulder, hip, knee and ankle rehabilitation and exercises, nutrition and lifestyle modifications. When you choose a chiropractor near you, you are tapping into their knowledge and experience to address your specific health concerns.
A bursa is a fluid filled sack that sits between bones, tendons or ligaments and acts as a gliding surface to reduce friction between moving tissues of the body. You have more than 150 bursae in your body, without the bursa between these surfaces; movements would be painful due to friction. However certain joints are more subject to increased pressure...
Migraine is a chronic neurological disorder characterised by episodic attacks of head pain and associated symptoms.
Headache affect just about everyone at some point and they can present themselves in many different ways. Some people only experience pain in one part of their head or behind their eyes, some people experience a pounding sensation inside their whole head, and some people even experience nausea. The pain itself may be dull or sharp and may last for...
One of the most common and painful injuries in sport is the hamstring strain. Hamstring strains occur frequently among activities that require a high degree of speed, power and agility such as soccer, running, basketball and dancing. A hamstring strain can range from mild to very severe involving a complete tear of the hamstring muscle. The hamstrings are made up of...
Sciatica is a painful syndrome caused by compression of the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve is the longest and largest nerve in the body, it travels from your lower back through your hip and buttock down into your leg. Each leg has its own sciatic nerve. Sciatic pain can range from a mild ache to incapacitating pain, which can last...
We tend to forget how valuable our knees are until it affects our daily lives and activities. One of the most common forms of knee pain is known as Runner's knee or Patellofemoral pain syndrome and if correctly diagnosed and managed provides a speedy recovery and return to normal activities. Patellofemoral pain syndrome is a common knee problem. Common symptoms associated...
