Elbow - common causes of pain
The most common type of elbow pain is known as 'tennis elbow'. 'Golfer's elbow' is a less common but similar injury. Overuse of the elbow joint causes small tears to form in the soft tissue, particularly where the tendon anchors to bone. These ... [... more]
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John Sharkey
Neuromuscular Therapy (NMT) is an innovative healing approach that combines the best soft tissue manipulation techniques of osteopathy, chiropractic, naturopathy, trigger point therapy, and other fields. NMT uses massage techniques and ... [... more]
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Sprains and strains
Sprains and strains are two types of soft tissue injury. A sprain is a joint injury, characterised by tearing of the ligaments and capsule. A strain is an injury to muscle or tendons. First aid includes rest, ice, compression and ... [... more]
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Sever's disease
Sever's disease (calcaneal apophysitis) is a common cause of heel pain, particularly in the young and physically active. During puberty, the heel may grow faster than the surrounding soft tissue, which means the Achilles tendon is pulled ... [... more]
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Myotherapy
Myotherapy is a form of physical therapy used to treat or prevent soft tissue pain and restricted joint movement. The philosophy of myotherapy is founded on Western medical principles including anatomy, physiology and biomechanics. Myotherapy is ... [... more]
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Back problems
Back pain is common. Some of the more common back problems include soft tissue injuries, disc problems, postural stress, sciatica, structural defects, disease and fracture. Any structure in the back has the potential to cause pain if affected by ... [... more]
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