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Myotherapy
Better Health — 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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Laminectomy
Better Health — A laminectomy is a surgical incision (cut) into the vertebra (backbone) to obtain access to the spinal cord. The operation is performed to remove tumours or herniated intervertebral discs, or to relieve pressure on a spinal nerve. One of the most ...More…
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Back problems
Better Health — 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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Back pain - schoolbags
Better Health — Schoolbags can cause back pain and damage the spine in children. Reduce the risk by buying an appropriate size backpack and making sure the bag is not too heavy. Around 70 per cent of Australian schoolchildren may be damaging their spines by ...More…
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Back pain - quiz
Better Health — Test your knowledge on back pain with our quick health quiz, and read tips to prevent and treat a bad back. If you're not already suffering from chronic back pain, you will be soon. Your lifestyle habits are putting your back under unnecessary ...More…
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Back pain - disc problems
Better Health — A ruptured or slipped disc is a common problem in the intervertebral discs, which are spongy cushions found between the vertebrae of the spine. Degenerative disc disease can also cause back pain. Risk factors for disc problems include obesity, ...More…
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Back pain - children
Better Health — Back pain is common in children, particularly during adolescence. Poor posture, inappropriate forms of exercise and carrying heavy schoolbags can cause back pain. If pain is persistent, and felt in the same place, it should be investigated by ...More…
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Back pain - Better Health Channel.
Better Health — Back pain can be caused by injury, inflammation, tension or spasm of the muscle, ligament, cartilage or bone. Arthritis, muscle strain, osteoporosis, sciatica and stress are common causes. Treatment can include rest, exercise, medication and ...More…
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Sever's disease
Better Health — 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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Raynaud's phenomenon
Better Health — Raynaud's phenomenon is the short-term interruption of blood flow to the extremities, most often fingers and toes. Other affected areas can include the ears, nose, tongue and nipples. Skin may change in colour as blood supply dwindles. Women ...More…
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Morton's neuroma
Better Health — A morton's neuroma (or an "inter-digital" neuroma) is found between the toes of the foot, most commonly the third and fourth toes. It can also occur between the metatarsal bones (the long bones in the forefoot). It is basically an entrapped ...More…
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Left-handedness
Better Health — Most children are clearly right or left-handed by about the age of three. If your child is naturally left-handed, don't try to force them into using their right hand. The reasons for left-handedness are not understood. A straightforward genetic ...More…