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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
