Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

by | Jan 4, 2024 | Conditions

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is an entrapment of the median nerve at the wrist where it passes through the carpal tunnel. This causes paraesthesia (abnormal sensations) pain, numbness, tingling and burning along the median nerve’s distribution (thumb, index finger, middle...
Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness

Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness

by | Jan 4, 2024 | Conditions

DOMS is the commonly used abbreviation of ‘Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness’ and is the pain and stiffness felt in muscles a while after unusual or strenuous exercise. Felt most strongly from 24 to 72 hours after exercise, it is thought to be caused by lengthening or...
De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis

De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis

by | Jan 4, 2024 | Conditions

There are two thumb tendons, the Abductor Pollicis Longus (APL) and the Extensor Pollicis Brevis (EPB), that are involved in the onset of the condition known as ‘De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis.’ Travelling side by side along the inside of the wrist they pass...
Disc Hernia

Disc Hernia

by | Jan 4, 2024 | Conditions

Understanding Your Spinal Disc Condition When you hear terms like disc bulge, protrusion, or herniation, it often describes the disc’s shape, not necessarily an injury. Many of these findings are common and may not be the true source of pain. A key distinction...
Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia

by | Jan 4, 2024 | Conditions

Widespread pain to the muscles of the body, unusually high levels of fatigue, tender points in multiple areas and great sensitivity to seemingly normal things, are all indicative of someone suffering from the disorder known as Fibromyalgia. What are the symptoms of...