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Is psychology better than pills for back pain?

May 18, 2016

    Don’t like taking pills whenever your back plays up? Then you might be keen to know that a new study has found two psychological treatments can ease back pain better than pills!  Mindfulness and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) were both...

What are the Most Common Posture Problems?

Aug 28, 2015

Having poor posture affects more than just looking hunched over or slumped; it can affect our entire skeletal system and ultimately impact our health. That is why it is so important to correct posture problems before it's too late. Bad posture is common...

Natural Therapies for Back Pain

Apr 18, 2014

Almost everyone has experienced back pain at some point. It can be incredibly debilitating, preventing the sufferer from living a full and active life. If you’ve experienced (or are experiencing) back pain, you’ll be happy to know there are several...

Acupuncture for Lower Back Pain

Mar 24, 2014

A new study has found that acupuncture has many advantages over modern medicine, when it comes to treating lower back pain. Led by Korean doctors, the study suggested that acupuncture may reduce acute pain in the lower back faster and more effectively...

What is Network Spinal Analysis?

Dec 02, 2013

We live in a wonderful age, with so many new and natural ways to treat common ailments and improve our wellbeing. Network Spinal Analysis™ is just one evidence-based approach to health that may help you enjoy enhanced health and wellness. But exactly...

Why Do You Need to Visit an Osteopath?

Jul 18, 2013

Did you know your body has the ability to heal itself? This is the central aim of osteopathy – to get your body back into balance and remove barriers to good health. In this article, we take a closer look at the role of an osteopath and why you might...

Natural Remedies and Treatments for Back Pain

Jul 15, 2013

Back pain is incredibly common, with around 80 percent of us suffering from a back injury at some point. And while it can be tempting to down the paracetamol when pain hits, long term this may cause all kinds of complications. So what natural therapies...

Reflexology, Natural Treatment for Back Pain

Mar 23, 2012

Reflexology is the art and science of applying appropriate amount of pressure to key "reflex" points on the feet, hands and sometimes ears to help provide pain relief or correct imbalances in the body. It is often associated with Traditional Chinese...

A Full Body Approach to Treating Pain

Nov 23, 2011

If your therapist only worked on a specific area of your body, you may be wondering why you only got limited or no success. Physiotherapists, massage therapists, chiropractors and osteopaths all do it. They are taught to focus their work on a group...

Study Finds Yoga Eases Back Pain

Nov 22, 2011

Practitioners of yoga have always touted the health benefits of yoga, but little in-depth research has been done to verify the claims of those who have tried it and benefited by it. A recent study in the United States reported by the National Institutes...

Yoga Masterclass: A Focus on Spinal Energy

Nov 17, 2011

The idea of these masterclass articles is to bring greater depth to the practice of the yoga student, and the teaching skills of the yoga teacher. Understanding the nuances of yoga practice, and adapting your practice or teaching is an important part...

Musculoskeletal Therapy for Back Pain

Jul 20, 2011

If you suffer from back pain every step you take can be excruciating. Simple everyday tasks like cooking, dressing, driving a car or sitting can be challenging or downright impossible. The idea of getting a good night’s sleep might be something you...

Video: DIY Massage Roller & Other Self-massage Tools

Jun 14, 2011

In this video, Mel is with Ellen from Joya Australia finding out about their timber massage rollers to help ease back pain at home. Ellen also shows Mel a massage pen with a crystal that can be used to massage essential oils into your temples.

Video: A Healing Mat with Over 8000 Trigger Points

Jun 14, 2011

In this video, Mel tries out the Swedish Healer Mat, which has over 8000 trigger points. As Erik explains, all you need to do is lie down and relax to receive its numerous healing benefits.

What is Chiropractic?

May 04, 2011

Are you suffering from an awful neck pain or an acute low-back pain that's holding you back from enjoying an active lifestyle? Maybe a chiropractor can offer you spinal manipulation therapy to improve your lumbar spine and overall health. Chiropractic is...

Osteopathy and Sciatica

Apr 29, 2011

Sciatica is a painful syndrome which is caused by compression or irritation of a nerve deep in the buttock and down the leg, called the Sciatic nerve. The symptoms of Sciatica may include one or more of the following: pain in the buttock or down the...

Benefits of Chiropractic

Apr 27, 2011

Wondering if you should get a massage, physical therapy or chiropractic treatment? This article explores the benefits of receiving spinal adjustments, from treating musculoskeletal pain to fixing a bad posture. We all know chiropractic treatment can...

High Heels & Back Pain: The Price of Looking Sexy

Mar 10, 2011

We all like to look tall, sexy and glamorous and we wear high heels to achieve that effect, but we don't feel the effects on our bodies until later in life and don't believe that we will suffer from those effects, even though our mothers had back pain...

Treat Back Pain with Remedial Massage

Feb 18, 2011

Back or neck pain can be caused by many things – from an injury, general wear and tear, misalignment, poor posture or just from sitting long hours at a desk. Unfortunately few of us can escape from it – most of us will suffer from some kind of back...

When Should I See An Osteopath?

Feb 12, 2011

If you have back pain, stiff joints, headaches, arthritis, digestive problems, fatigue or even period pain, an osteopath can help. Osteopathy is a holistic discipline that uses gentle stretching, soft tissue massage and joint manipulation to ease...

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