Aching legs is an issue that sees many thousands of people struggling to get some peaceful sleep at night. It can be for some a very debilitating issue which causes secondary complaints such as restless sleep, insomnia, fatigue, stress and reduce vitality. There are many causes of aching legs and it is well worth further […]
If you suspect you are suffering from arthritis, prompt diagnosis will help you to address the condition appropriately. Firstly a differential diagnosis is required to determine the exact type of Arthritis. Arthritis is a multifactorial complication and needs to be addressed from different aspects. These are diet, lifestyle, liver function, neurotransmitters, inflammatory mediators and medications. […]
Heel spurs (calcaneal spurs) are a painful and debilitating problem for many people. Pain and inflammation of this area may be the result of many years of wear and tear. This contributes to a weakening of the plantar fascia (the long tendon on the underside of the foot) causing inflammation. The presence of a heel […]
Chest pain can be a very serious complaint and warrants further investigation. The body is a complex system of organs and systems, the cause of the chest pain may be originating from other areas other than the cardiovascular system. Aside from the heart, other parts of the chest that may cause chest pain are the […]
A hernia is the protrusion of an organ or tissue (fascial lining) out of the body cavity in which it normally lies, this results in a small palpable nodule which can cause pain and discomfort or can also be quite asymptomatic. A hernia is labelled depending on the anatomical location it is found. A femoral […]
Musculoskeletal injuries such as a torn ligament or muscle, aches, pains and inflammation can be debilitating conditions if left unaddressed. Long term therapy is essential in ensuring healthy repair so that further complications are not experienced in the future. Damage to the muscles due to sporting injuries take time to heal, be patient and remember […]
Tendonitis is a debilitating and painful mucsulo-skeletal condition which is caused by inflammation of the tendon and the connective tissue attaching the muscle to the bone. Tendinitis is usually seen after excessive repetitive movement which causes the tendon to gradually becomes tighter until the fibres start to tear. Recurring strain and trauma to the area […]
Musculoskeletal injuries such as a torn or degraded tendons and cartilage can be a debilitating condition and due to much of the area being avascular (no blood supply) can take a considerable time to heal. The treatment protocol should aim at helping to rebuild tissue structure and reduce inflammatory agents in order to decrease the […]
Multiple sclerosis is a neurological disease characterised by multiple areas of inflammation and demyelination of the brain, spinal cord and optic nerve. This means that the myelin sheath which covers and protects the nerves slowly become destroyed while the axons of the nerves remain intact. An analogy of this is to imagine stripping the plastic […]
Tight shoulders (muslce aches, cramps, pains, twitches and spasms) can be a very debilitating and annoying complaint. It can result in a reduction the range of movement as well as increasing the likelihood for headaches, inflammation and spinal conditions. Muscle tension is caused by the muscles bunching after contracting. The muscle fibres are then tense, […]