When it comes to back pain or stiffness, the intervertebral discs in your spine often play a big role. You may have heard terms like “disc bulge” or “degenerative disc…
Up to 20-90% of pregnant women experience musculoskeletal pain. These problems often arise due to weight gain, an enlarged uterus, as well as hormonal and vascular changes which are commonly…
Lower back pain affects approximately 70-90% of Australians at some point in their lives, making it one of the most common reasons for seeking care. Whether it’s a dull ache…
Exercise rehabilitation is a critical component of recovery from musculoskeletal injuries and chronic pain. As osteopaths, our wholistic approach allows us to address not just the physical aspects of recovery…
People move at a rapid pace in today’s world, and with that can come a few aches and pains. If you’ve ever experienced physical pain or injury, then chances are…
Chronic pain is affecting more Australians every year. Over the last 10 years GPs saw a 67% increase in chronic pain patients, and prescribing 70% of all patients pain-relief medication.…
Of all the many causes of chest pain, costochondritis is probably the most frustrating. It can happen very suddenly and last for days to months. Not to mention it can…
Whiplash is a great song by the heavy metal band Metallica…. It is also a common musculoskeletal condition that occurs to the neck and upper back region, often sustained as…
Sciatica or sciatic pain refers to pain that travels on the path of the sciatic nerve. This nerve is the longest nerve in the body; it extends from the lower…
What is carpal tunnel syndrome? Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a common neurological condition that occurs when the ‘median’ nerve, is compressed at the wrist. This nerve and various other…
Nearly everyday we see someone for an injury, caused while lifting weights at the gym or home. What an incredibly frustrating time! We go to the gym with the best…
This month we are talking about the JAW – also known as your temporomandibular joints or TMJ for short. Between talking and eating each of us gives our TMJ a…
A headache (HA) is pain experienced in any part of your head. It is a common condition, and most often not a symptom of serious illness. There are many different…
Shoulder pain is up there as one of the most common conditions we see here at KHC. Whether you’re a tradie or an office worker, whether you’re a full time…
What’s the deal with ELBOW injuries? Most elbow injuries are simply caused by overuse, we call these repetitive strain injuries. These types of injuries occur when there is an activity…
One of the most natural forms of physical activity is simply stepping outside and going for a run. Personally, I love running as my preferred form of exercise, there is…
The hip is a complex joint and one of the main weight bearing joints of the body. As a result, it is prone to various injuries and degenerative processes. Below…
If you’ve ever experienced a headache before, you are probably aware of how crippling it can be. One of the best ways to try and prevent a headache is to…
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