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Sometimes the cause of a back problem is not your back but your front.Your abdominal muscles are actually the front of your back. Therefore, your ‘spare tire’ may be the cause of your aching back. The spine is the central support for the entire skeletal system. Designed for strength to support your body  and flexibility…

When you think about it, an injury is a lot like a chain reaction. One event sets off a cascade of others, some of which might have consequences you never even imagined. This is what physiotherapists deal with every day. We understand the complex web of reactions that can be set in motion by an…

For the majority of people today, achieving or simply maintaining a decent level of fitness is a challenge, but for women turning 50, getting in shape can feel even more challenging. Today there are more weight loss programs, exercise equipment, and fitness routines to choose from than ever before, yet statistics remind us just how…

You’ve probably experienced a muscle pull or cramp — that sharp stabbing pain in a muscle that wakens you from a deep sleep or trips up your run. Muscle strains (muscle pull or tear) usually happen when a muscle is stretched beyond its limit. The muscle tissue becomes torn during an activity such as sprinting…

Our bodies are a complex structure of connected parts that can either work well together or cease to function properly when one area is affected. When your back hurts, you do not feel like having sex. Men suffering from both back pain and erectile dysfunction may be surprised to find out that the back pain…

We are getting into wet and cold Kenyan ‘winter’. The temperatures will begin to drop. We see many patients every week and one of the common questions we hear at this time of year is ‘why does the cold weather make my pain worse?’ Many patients feel that the cold weather makes their joint and…

Sick of the spinning feeling? Not only is it possible to see a chiropractor for vertigo, but it may be the most effective way to relieve your symptoms. At some point or another, you’ve probably felt the strange sensation of vertigo. The room feels like it’s spinning and tilting, and you struggle to maintain your…

The Tall Dilemma One of the most often reported forms of irritation is back pain. If you deal with back discomfort on a regular basis, you undoubtedly already know a few standard preventative measures. You can take steps to improve your posture, stand up straight while moving, and make sure you’re sitting comfortably in your…

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. The carpal tunnel is a narrow passageway in your wrist. It lies at the base of your palm, between the small hand bones called Carpal Bones and a broad ligament, TRANSVERSE CARPAL LIGAMENT, and also the nine tendons; The tendon of flexor pollicis longus, 4 tendons of the flexor digitorum profundus and…