If you have ever suffered from a migraine, then you know that one can interrupt your life. But there are also some myths about migraines that you should know - so that you can better ease them when they do happen! A migraine “isn’t that bad” A migraine isn’t simply a headache, and it can be extremely debilitating for some sufferers. A migraine causes intense pain, physical sickness, light sensitivity, and numbness in your face and body in some cases. Not everyone experiences a migraine in the same way, and while some may last an hour or less, some can…

Health issues can be a pain - physically and metaphorically. If you've been experiencing lower limb pain or problems with your feet, then you need to see a podiatrist. What is a podiatrist? This is the title given to someone who specialises in the treatment of the feet and lower legs. They help to treat: • Children experiencing problems with walking or lower limb pain • Diabetes sufferers with circulation problems who may be at risk of amputation • Dancers or people with sports injuries who put a lot of stress on their feet, leading to injury What services do podiatrists…

Hip pain often leads to diminished quality of life and can make the simplest of tasks seem like an insurmountable challenge. A chiropractor can help you relieve your hip pain, get you back on your feet and help you feel better than ever before. Here is how they work their magic! Understanding hip pain Hip pain can be caused by a variety of issues, from injury to arthritis to an underlying condition like diabetes. However, sometimes, hip pain can be caused simply by muscle strain or inflammation in the joint. This can happen when you do too much activity before…

Many of us suffer from neck pain because of habits developed whilst sitting at our desks. It’s easy to tense up your neck muscles without even realising you’re doing it, but over time, this can cause tightness and pain, especially if you're not getting regular chiropractic care. Here are some of the ways a chiropractor will help you relieve neck pain as well as prevent any further injuries. Natural chiropractic adjustments Chiropractic neck treatment targets neck pain in a safe and effective way. Using a gentle touch, the chiropractor simply corrects misalignments in the spine, restoring movement and alignment in…

Sciatica is a condition that leads to pain in the lower back and legs. It's usually caused by a herniated disc, which occurs when a tear in the outer layer of an intervertebral disc puts pressure on the spinal cord or nerve roots. Chiropractic treatment can help ease symptoms related to sciatica by correcting any alignment issues. Here is everything you need to know about sciatica and chiropractic care. What is sciatica? As we've already mentioned, the most common cause of sciatica pain is disc herniation, where the soft tissues in between vertebrae become pinched and inflamed due to spinal…

Chiropractic treatment is a natural way to help improve your health and well-being. Although people often associate chiropractic treatment with back or neck pain, it can help with a variety of different conditions. Chiropractors use gentle manual adjustments using their hands to put the spine and joints into better alignment to relieve symptoms and treat injuries. Here are just some of the ways that chiropractors can help you: 1. Improves your lifestyle Chiropractic care is enjoyable and comfortable because it is a natural approach to healing. Chiropractors don’t use drugs or surgery, they use gentle, safe adjustments of your spine…

Back pain is an extremely common problem that can put a toll on our everyday lives. Contrary to common belief, back pain can occur no matter what age you are. After all, our bodies are not designed to sit for hours at a time, despite this being what most people do for their jobs. With serious back problems resulting from something as minor as poor posture, chiropractors are a great option to help treat and relieve your back pain in a drug-free and effective way. Experience natural relief from back pain Chiropractic care is a popular option for treating back…

Sharp pains, stabbing sensations, and even a feeling like burning or tender skin without any obvious injury or wound can be alarming. This type of pain, without an obvious external cause, is usually the result of a damaged or irritated nerve. This is often referred to as neuralgia. What is neuralgia? Nerves can be squeezed or pinched in a number of ways which can cause damage. Nerve pain or damage is called neuralgia. The stabbing, burning or tender pain caused by neuralgia can feel very severe. The damaged nerve can be anywhere in the body, and the pain is caused…

Serving others is central to the hospitality industry, but it's often done at the expense of workers' physical wellbeing. Working long and unusual hours, spending a lot of time on your feet, and performing manual or repetitive tasks all take their toll on the body and can even cause stress or injury. High staff turnover means safety training is often scaled back in order to get people working quickly. If you work in hospitality, you'll be glad to know there are things you can do to look after your spine and reduce the risk of an injury in the workplace.…

RPW Shockwave treatment has been introduced to our Melville Wellness Centre by Ben, our superb podiatrist. It has already delivered terrific results for a variety of our patients. It works by repairing damage, assisting rehabilitation, and moving the recovery process forward. Key conditions where this treatment has proved effective RPW therapy has been shown, in clinical studies, to offer vital relief for a range of foot, tendon, ligament, ankle, calf and knee conditions. These include chronic tendinopathies, Plantar Fasciitis and myofascial trigger points. How RPW Shockwave treatment works RPW stands for Radial Pressure Waves. This term describes how the waveform…