Why you can’t always trust an MRI scan
Modern imaging technology has become increasingly prevalent in the medical industry but has failed to consistently identify the source of chronic, and especially spinal, pain. It is therefore prudent for patients and their medical practitioners to have the appropriate...
De-mystifying the pain that comes ‘from nowhere’
Many patients complain about pain that seemingly comes out of thin air. One day you’re fine and the next you assume you must have slept badly… Or perhaps it started building up during the day? We refer to this as having an insidious onset, but we still need to...
The danger of medical advice on the internet
Most of us are used to finding information on the Internet before we acquire the services of a professional service provider. But this could be a very dangerous plan of action. Looking up medical advice on the internet may work well when acquiring basic information,...
5 Tips for office workers
Modern office workers spend most of their days sitting at their desks, working at computers, stuck in meetings or daydreaming in traffic. This modern lifestyle is not ideal for our cardiovascular system, but have you considered the musculoskeletal effects? Our bodies...
Dealing with a headache that just won’t go away
Most of us suffer from headaches every now and again, but for some people a headache is a problem that just won't go away and keeps getting worse or refuses to budge no matter what you do in an attempt to relieve it. Taking headache tablets and painkillers may help...