It is estimated that between 75-90% of the population experience one or more headaches every year. Because headaches are so common, most people think that getting a headache is a normal part of life. Most of these will be benign and mildly annoying, however, some...
Are you getting a good nights sleep? Your behaviors during the day, and especially before bedtime, can have a major impact on your sleep. They can promote healthy sleep or contribute to sleeplessness.Your daily routines – what you eat and drink, medications you take,...
Do you suffer from, plantar fasciitis or foot pain? Patients often report how much it has affected their life and their ability to participate in their usual daily activities. They describe it as walking on thumb tacks or having a red hot knife plunged into their...
As children return to school, it’s important to look at the fit of your child’s school backpack. Heavy, incorrectly fitted and badly packed bags may contribute to spinal health problems as a child grows. Current research suggests that children should not carry loads...
Noisy joints? Joints emit a variety of noises that people may describe as popping, cracking, clicking or catching. The technical term for these noises is “crepitus”, from the Latin term “to rattle”. People of all ages can experience crepitus, although it does become...
