Benefits of manipulation

Benefits of manipulation

By Joshua Hallett Low back pain is a common problem that affects many people globally, with over 80% of individuals experiencing this condition at some point in their lives (Hartvigsen et al., 2018). Spinal manipulation is a non-invasive treatment that involves the...
Trigger Point Dry Needling FAQ

Trigger Point Dry Needling FAQ

What is Dry Needling? Dry Needling involves multiple advances of an acupuncture-type needle into the ‘trigger point’ of the muscle. The aim is to achieve a twitch in the muscle, which is associated with reduced muscle tension and pain. What will I experience? The...
Dizziness & Balance Disorders

Dizziness & Balance Disorders

Drawing the curtain on dizziness & balance disorders Dr Ryan Bonney What is balance? Our sense of balance is an ever-changing, dynamic feature of our nervous system. It appears to be more of an OUTPUT rather than an INPUT – meaning that the information entering...
Intervertebral Disc Injury

Intervertebral Disc Injury

Around 40% of all low back pain is caused by intervertebral disc injury. It is important to know that disc injuries develop over a period of time and are a process – not a singular event. As a result, careful management of a disc injury is crucial to prevent it from...
Sacroiliac Joint Injury

Sacroiliac Joint Injury

Approximately 22% of low back pain is due to a sacroiliac joint (SIJ) injury. The SIJ is a pivotal link between the legs and the spine, and a malfunctioning joint can result in severe pain. Sacroiliac disorders occur when the body fails to transmit weight from the...
Facet (Zygapophyseal) Joint Injury

Facet (Zygapophyseal) Joint Injury

Facet joints are responsible for 31% of low back pain and 55% of neck pain. A facet joint is an important articulation between two adjacent vertebrae. They allow movement in several planes of motion whilst providing stability to the spine. These joints are vulnerable...