Your feet, just like any other part of your body, require lots of care and maintenance. Many people often disregard the need to take care of their feet thinking that they are tough enough to stand up to anything that attacks. However, simple tendencies like failing to dry your feet properly after a shower expose you to diseases and other foot disorders. A bad nail cutting technique can also leave you with minor injuries and discomfort besides exposing you to infections.
14 September 2020
Have you not experienced a life-threatening disease or a major fall on your bushwalk? Is it just a niggling cold and cough that won't go away? Great — you don't need to visit the emergency clinic at your local hospital. All you need is a walk-in medical centre to take care of your non-emergency health condition. Here are some factors to consider before choosing the right walk-in medical centre. Where Is The Medical Centre Located?
31 March 2020
Does your jaw click or get stuck when you open your mouth? Do you regularly have headaches on one side of your head? If so, you may be suffering from temporomandibular joint (TMJ) syndrome. TMJ syndrome refers to pain in the jaw, which can result from dental issues, stress or medical-related problems. The syndrome exhibits symptoms such as jaw pain, locking and clicking, limited motion in the jaw, headaches and ringing in the ears.
20 January 2020
If you wake up some mornings and your fingers look fatter than usual, then you may worry about what is going on. Your fingers look a little sausage-like to start with when you get up but they gradually go back to their normal size as the day goes on. This kind of bloating happens for various reasons. In some cases, it is down to your diet. How could your diet be making your fingers swell overnight?
3 January 2020
Those with Parkinson's tend to face different challenges during the early, mid and late stages of the disease. Common motor symptoms, such as tremors, muscle stiffness and slowness, can limit your mobility and your ability to carry out daily household tasks, but physiotherapy can help you prolong your independence. Here's an overview of how a physiotherapist can help during the different stages of Parkinson's disease: Physically Well In the early stages of Parkinson's when you have no physical limitations, you may be wondering what the point of seeing a physiotherapist would be.
30 November 2016
When undertaking a heavy strength training workout it is important to protect your back at all times. Without proper muscular support and suitable training gear, you could be putting yourself at unnecessary risk, which is likely to lead to lower back pain and long periods of time away from the gym. Any smart bodybuilder will understand the need to invest time and effort in utilising the correct lifting technique, strengthen the core and make suitable investments in proper lifting shoes and a weight belt.
30 November 2016
Treatment by a trained osteopath is an effective way to treat lower back pain, as recommended by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence. Using drug-free techniques, an osteopath is able to manipulate the joints and limbs to identify a range of issues from neck pain and headaches, to lower back and joint pain. However, prevention is better than cure, so taking a number of precautions prior to and during any strenuous weight lifting sessions can reduce the likelihood of pain and injury.
15 September 2016