Whatever your sport of choice is, any injury that keeps you away from it is disheartening. While you want to be out there kicking goals and beating your personal best, you know it’s best that you take this time off to rest and recover. When watching from the sidelines...
Back pain is a relatively common health issue in Australia, affecting around 4 million people. However, just because it affects many people, this doesn’t mean it’s something you have to put up with. Back pain– whether it’s in the bones, joints, connective tissues,...
Do you enjoy sitting down with a good book? Do you have to study long hours for school or work from a desk for long stretches of time? Sitting for long periods, no matter your reason, can put strain on your body causing neck and back pain. But how can you manage or...
Whether you’re a professional athlete or a sports enthusiast, injuries can have serious ramifications on our everyday lives. Without the right care and treatment, you could be at a higher risk of injury and face a difficult recovery process. At A Pinch of Prevention,...
Everybody experiences pain every now and then– it’s a part of life, no matter your age or lifestyle. But while occasional pain like a short-lived headache or tennis elbow is one thing, when pain lingers, worsens, or comes with other symptoms, it may be time to seek...
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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