Matt Richards
For some time, health professionals have observed that back pain and poor sleep are two common problems that threaten your good health. But just what is the relationship between the two?
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Charles Ruddock
Is pain a case of mind over matter? Being better equipped to manage your pain mentally may move you towards a more meaningful existence and a better quality of life. The Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) approach can arm you with the skills required to manage persistent pain and allocate your mental energy towards more meaningful experiences. Read more…
Pacing Your Injury
Mental Health Care Plans
Charles Ruddock
There’s no doubt COVID-19 has changed the way we live, work, interact and organise our daily schedule. It is now more important than ever to be aware of the support available to you. For those who qualify, a Mental Health Plan allows you access to a local Psychologist for ongoing Psychology services with a Medicare rebate applied. Read more…
Mindfulness and Pain
Joon Choi
Chronic pain is complex – it is often more than ‘just’ pain for many people. Mindfulness is a therapeutic approach derived from Buddhism and other spiritual practices, which were initially incorporated into mainstream medicine in the late 1970s. Since then, there has been a wealth of research that have shown Mindfulness as an effective therapy approach for a number of physical and psychological difficulties. Read more…
Opioids
Frozen Shoulder
Cervicogenic Headaches
Mathew Foreman
Headaches can occur from many sources, a common source of headaches is inflammation or dysfunction of the muscles, ligaments or joints of the upper part of the neck known anatomically as the upper cervical spine. Headaches arising from this source are called cervicogenic headaches. Read more…
Treatment Options for Knee and Hip Osteoarthritis
Aidan Rich
In a previous blog, we looked at many of the treatment options for knee and hip osteoarthritis. There was one that we left out and it’s the big one - exercise!
People are often told to rest with hip and knee osteoarthritis, to avoid ‘wear and tear’, however an appropriate amount of exercise can be the exact thing your joints need. Remember, ‘motion is lotion’!
Treatment Options for Knee and Hip Osteoarthritis
Aidan Rich
Hip and knee osteoarthritis are very common conditions, affecting up to 5-15% of all people. Osteoarthritis can cause symptoms including pain, morning stiffness, loss of joint flexibility, swelling and reduced ability to undertake occupational and sporting activities.
There are a variety of treatment options available for treatment of hip and knee osteoarthritis, these are in three broad categories