From sitting at your desk typing away to doom-scrolling on your phone – it’s easy to fall into a slouched position without even realising it. This is why many people are choosing to use posture correctors to help them sit up straight. But why is our posture so...
Chronic pain can impact all areas of your everyday life – it can make it hard to work, sleep, and do the activities that you enjoy. With instances of chronic pain on the rise (it’s estimated that 10 to 20% of the population are experiencing it), an increasing number...
While it’s normal to feel stressed sometimes, if it builds up or you experience it for some time, you could develop muscle tension. This is when a muscle contracts and then doesn’t release. Stiff and achy muscles (particularly in the upper body, like the neck or jaw)...
Acupuncture, a cornerstone of traditional Chinese medicine, has gained significant recognition for its use in managing back pain. Given its popularity, we often meet many patients who are curious about how this kind of treatment can be used and whether it’s an...
When it comes to alternative ways to treat pain and other health issues, dry needling and acupuncture are two very popular methods. While they share similarities in their use of needles, the philosophies, techniques, and applications that underpin each are markedly...
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