Lateral epicondylitis aka Tennis Elbow is a painful condition that occurs quite commonly. Not just in tennis players!!! As you can see in the picture, multiple arm muscles all attach at one point on the elbow known as the lateral epicondyle. These muscles have the specific role of lifting or extending the hand at the…
DetailsIn the eternal words of House Stark, Winter is coming… So we thought what a great time to discuss FROZEN SHOULDER! The cause of frozen shoulder (or adhesive capsulitis) is still largely unknown. However, it has been noted to occur more commonly in people with previous shoulder injury or recovering from surgeries such as a…
DetailsIt’s that time when the winter sports are starting up! Over the next few weeks we will talk about the common injuries specific to each of the popular winter sports. Starting today with soccer! – In 2011 there were about 3000 hospitalisations in Australia caused by soccer related injuries (AIHW). – As most of you…
DetailsMost people have heard of carpal tunnel syndrome, but few realise how effective chiropractic can be in relieving the symptoms. A very simple definition relates to the compression of one of the arm nerves that passes through the tunnel. This can lead to atrophy of muscles, pain and weakness. More common in office workers and…
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