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Ruptured or Herniated Disc? Tips for back pain management
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Ruptured or Herniated Disc? Tips for back pain management

Bulging, slipped, herniated or even ruptured discs can occur when there is significant trauma to the back or due to gradual wear and tear over time. Whatever the cause, treating the injury and asso...

AnkleWhy Are My Ankles Itchy?

Why Are My Ankles Itchy?

Very few things feel quite so good as scratching an itch but while we might be tempted to scratch away the feeling and ignore the cause, there may be a more serious problem underlying, especially w...

ArmElbow Pain: Why can’t I straighten my arm? Image of man in white shirt and jeans, he is holding his left elbow and it is highlighted red to indicate pain

Elbow Pain: Why can’t I straighten my arm?

Elbow pain can come in many forms, from a minor cut or scrape to more serious dislocations and fractures. If you are experiencing elbow pain and cannot straighten your arm, then it's a sign of some...

ArmHow to Choose the Right Elbow Support for your Injury

How to Choose the Right Elbow Support for your Injury

For the majority of people, the elbow is vital to almost every movement we make; whether it's at work or playing sports. So when elbow issues arise, they greatly interfere with day-to-day activitie...

AnkleHow to Stop Repeatedly Rolling your Ankles

How to Stop Repeatedly Rolling your Ankles

Just about everyone has rolled an ankle at least once, and whether it was a mild sprain or a severe rupture, it’s never an enjoyable experience. Once you’ve rolled your ankle once, the risk of re-i...

Anklewoman at the physiotherapist getting her swollen ankle wrapped in a compression bandage

3 Simple Solutions to Manage Ankle Swelling

Ankle injuries are often associated with swelling and inflammation. While a swollen ankle is not only painful, it can prevent your ankle from being able to move and for the joint to properly heal. ...

ArmMan doing Resisted Shoulder Abduction exercise at the park

Shoulder Abduction Workout for Rotator Cuff Strength and Rehabilitation

The rotator cuff comprises several muscles that support, stabilise, and help move your shoulder joint. Keeping it strong and healthy with exercises like resisted shoulder abductions will minimise y...

ArthritisHip Pain: Common Causes and Best Treatments

Hip Pain: Common Causes and Best Treatments

Are you hoping to find out what’s causing your hip pain or looking for a way to relieve it? This article is for you! We’ve outlined the common causes of painful hips, from tendonitis to dysplasia a...

AnkleWhat's The Best Ankle Brace for Long-Term Pain Relief?

What's The Best Ankle Brace for Long-Term Pain Relief?

Want to reduce your ankle pain? An ankle brace could be the answer. As the ankle is a complex joint subject to a lot of different injuries and ailments, there are tons of different braces to choose...

AnkleMan running across a yellow field. He's wearing a Bauerfeind sports ankle brace to help manage his ankle pain while running

Ankle Pain When Running: Common Causes and Best Fixes

When you run, your ankles absorb a force that’s more than twice your body weight with every step. And considering that you make around 1,220 steps a kilometre on the average jog, all that force can...