Paediatric migraines are a significant health concern in Australia, affecting a considerable number of children and adolescents. Understanding their prevalence and how it changes with age is crucial for effective management and treatment. read more
Cricket season is now in full swing and we’re starting to see some cricketers come into the clinic with their aches and pains. With long hours spent bowling, batting, and fielding, Cricket is a demanding sport that places significant strain on the body. Whether you’re sprinting between the wickets, diving in the field, or delivering a fast ball, each action puts pressure on your joints, muscles, and connective tissues. read more
Arthritis is a general term that refers to inflammation of the joints, which can cause pain, swelling, stiffness, and reduced movement. It affects people of all ages and can occur in any joint in the body. There are many different types of arthritis, but the two most common are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. read more
If you live with chronic pain, you've likely heard it all before: “Push through it,” “Mind over matter,” or the old favourite, “No pain, no gain.” While these slogans might work in a gym setting or a motivational poster, they’re not helpful, and are often harmful, when it comes to long-term pain conditions. read more
Do you wake up in the morning with a sharp, stabbing pain in your heel? Does your foot ache after long periods of standing, walking, or running? Have you noticed the discomfort eases after moving around, only to return later in the day? read more
Is it a headache or is it neck pain?? The answer is… sometimes it’s actually both! Cervicogenic headaches are usually felt at the back of the head and are caused by tension and pain in the back of your neck. read more
The glute muscles are crucial for the stability of the hips, pelvis, and lower back through supporting posture and enabling movements such as walking, weight-bearing, and getting in and out of a chair. When the glutes are weak, they can contribute to low back pain. read more
Have you been experiencing lower back pain that sometimes radiates down into the legs? Is there sometimes an accompanying burning sensation and/or a feeling of weakness in the legs? Then you may have a condition known as sciatica and here’s everything you need to know. read more
Are those first few steps of the day after getting out of bed causing you pain? Or have you been busy working at your desk, and then your heel pain flares up when you get up to walk? You may be experiencing what is commonly referred to as plantar fasciitis. read more
Have you been experiencing hip pain, especially on the side of your hip? Does it hurt when you sit for long periods? Or when you go up and down stairs? Does it interfere with your sleep when you sleep on your side? Then you may have a condition called trochanteric bursitis and here is everything you need to know about it. read more
