That is a question often heard in the clinics of orthopaedic doctors. Will my meniscus injury recover? How long will it take? Will I require surgery? Are there any meniscus tear therapies or treatments which can be done instead of surgery? To answer those questions, we should first understand how a meniscus tear happens. ... Read more »
C5-C6 disc herniation symptoms are among the most commonly searched cervical spine conditions — and for good reason. A C5-C6 herniated disc is the second most common slipped disc condition that occurs in the general population, after the C7 nerve root (C6-C7 disc herniation), which is the most commonly affected level. What is commonly known... Read more »
Growing up, I’m sure most of us have heard, “Stand up straight!” from our parents, or maybe we’re the ones saying that to our own kids. Poor posture is becoming more and more common with the rise in gadget use and work conditions that require long hours at the computer. We all know that we... Read more »
We always start with an initial consultation session for anyone who comes to our clinic for the first time, regardless of whether they have been involved in chiropractic or physiotherapy sessions before in a different place. Why You Need An Initial Consultation? Initial consultations are crucial for our clinic, and we always set aside... Read more »
What are the benefits of pulsed electromagnetic field therapy (PEMF) for post-surgical recovery? When we hear words like ‘cellular level’, ‘mitochondria’, or ‘electromagnetic field’ we might feel confused or even skeptical. Don’t let those fancy sounding words confuse you – pulsed electromagnetic therapy has been around for decades, with years of research behind it on... Read more »
One of the most common issues a female might encounter at some point in their life is pain in the pelvic area. This is commonly seen in females from any age, but most commonly around the reproductive age due to changes associated with childbirth. If it persists for more than 6 months, this condition is... Read more »
What is Flat Feet? Flat feet, medically known as pes planus, is a condition where the arches of the feet have collapsed. All babies have flat feet at birth and start developing arches typically by age 6 up to the age of 10. Flat foot tends to be a very common condition in the Asian... Read more »
Ankle sprains are one of the most common injuries sustained from sporting events, training, or even just accidental slips during a rainy day! Unfortunately, having a history of just ONE ankle sprain puts you at risk of another ankle sprain recurrence on the same leg – up to 40% of ankle sprains develop into chronic... Read more »
How can a chiropractor or physiotherapist help ensure the body is in an optimal state for physical activities? What do they actually do? Chiropractors and physiotherapists are healthcare professionals who focus on the musculoskeletal system and work to improve movement and function, with different approaches to treatment. They have both undergone a minimum of at... Read more »
As we age, our bodies undergo a wide range of changes that can impact our physical and mental health. And while we cannot stop the normal degeneration that happens as we age, we can have some control over how well we actually do age! Studies have shown that regular exercise can actually help to slow... Read more »