Dry needling describes the use of solid filiform needles to treat pain and dysfunction caused by muscle, myofascial and neural problems. It is sometimes referred to as Western Acupuncture. Traditional acupuncture is bas…
What is Fibromyalgia?
Fibromyalgia is a musculoskeletal syndrome associated with chronic pain, muscle and joint stiffness, and fatigue. It is most prominently found in women and can occur at any age. Due to the nature of this chronic pain co…
Snapping hip syndrome is characterised by a snapping or popping sensation, which occurs around your hip when it is in motion. These snaps/pops are normally painless in the beginning but can often become painful if left …
The wrist joint is made up of eight small bones and the long bones of the forearm called the radius and the ulna. The majority of wrist fractures tend to occur in the distal part of the radius. The two most common types …
Groin pain occurs mostly after injury to one of the adductor muscles. The groin musculature is complicated with highly stressed anchor points and involvement of the pelvis and lumbrosacral spine. Adductor muscles pull th…
Stress fractures are overuse injuries. They occur when muscles become fatigued. Fatigued muscles are unable to absorb the load and impact from running, which is therefore transferred to the bone, causing a fracture. Stre…
