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Neck pain and headaches are often linked with slumping our head and shoulders forward. Smart phones, computers and cars are just some of the modern things that are constantly inviting us to do this. Find out how you can reduce neck pain and treat headaches.
Excessive forward rotation of the pelvis tends to increase the likelihood of low back pain. It increases the amount of bend in the lumbar spine which can “pinch” the back of the lower discs and increase the likelihood of painful muscle spasms. Find out More.
There are a number of local things that a patient can do to help reduce their specific body pain, which can complement nutritional strategies and medications. Find out more about what you can do at home to reduce body pain.
There are a number of nutritional supplements and strategies that can help reduce body pain. From omega-3 fatty acids to magnesium supplementation, there are numerous ways to reduce your probability of inflammation. Click through to view our complete guide.
Chris Homan is a Medical Pain Doctor who strives to take a truly comprehensive view of his patients’ health and wellbeing. Through his understanding of the human body as a complex interconnected system, Chris has provided 10 tips for physical wellbeing.
Sore muscles are usually already overstretched and overloaded. Whilst stretching them further can feel good in the moment, it increases the likelihood that they will keep hurting into the future. Keep reading to find out Dr. Homan's top tips for stretching.
The overall aim with posture is to maintain a position that is as neutral and efficient as possible, for as much of the time as possible. Efficient posture simply lessens the load on the tissues and reduces the likelihood of overload pain. Find out more.
Humans were never designed to spend 8-10 hours a day seated in front of a computer! Sustained desk postures place individuals at great risk of muscular overload and pain. Find out how you can avoid slumping at your desk with an efficient posture.
Whilst stress does not directly cause body pain, it tends to be the “wind that fans the flames”. The pain experience of any individual is likely to be worse at times of higher stress than at times of lower stress. Learn how you can reduce your stress levels.
Effective abdominal breathing is at the heart of musculoskeletal wellbeing. This has been recognised for thousands of years and is at the core of the yoga and meditation traditions. Click through to find out more about diaphragmatic breathing.
Poor sleep (insomnia) is associated with increased pain and poorer health. Improving sleep can be a critical ingredient in reducing the severity of pain. There are a number of strategies that can help improve sleep. Click through to read my top tips.
The pectoralis major muscle appears to be the dominant mechanical influence on upper body pain. This strong muscle on the front of our chest tends to adaptively shorten with our habitual flexed postures. Find out how to treat neck pain, headaches and migraines.
Knee joints undergo cumulative wear-and-tear degeneration over time. This tends to happen quicker if there has been damage to the knee ligaments or the meniscus. Read more about knee arthritis pain and potential treatments with Dr. Chris Homan.
Pain is an experience that occurs within the complex, interactive system of the body. Back pain can be caused from different, inter-related aspects of the body, often requiring a whole-of-person approach to relieve this pain. Read more.
PRP Injection Treatment aims to reduces pain and improve movement within painful arthritic joints, especially within the knees. Patients can experience improvement within a few weeks of treatment. Click through to find out more about PRP Injection Treatment.
Trochanteric bursitis (Gluteus Medius Tendinopathy) is a clinical diagnosis based on lateral hip to thigh pain that is associated with exquisite focal tenderness over the tendon attachment. Find out more about the diagnosis process and treatment.
The spine is made up of individual vertebra separated from each other by rubbery, shock absorbing discs. Disc degeneration is common, with at least 50% of a person’s risk being related to their genetics. Click through to find out more.
The shoulder joint is arguably the most sophisticated joint in the body, combining a whole hemisphere of movement with the power to throw a javelin. Continue reading to find about the causes of shoulder pain and potential treatment options.
Musculoskeletal medicine is a generalist medical discipline that takes a whole-of-patient approach to body pain and dysfunction; with a unique interest in the role of muscles and connective tissues. Find out how Dr. Homan's treatment can help you.
Muscular trigger point injections are a powerful tool used to release trigger points and relieve the pain that they cause. The key is needling the precise area of spasm within the muscle to send a signal to the spinal cord. Click through to read more.
Peri-neural Injection Treatment (Neural Prolotherapy) is a shallow injection therapy that aims to damp down the irritability of skin nerves and can be used to treat wide range of conditions. Click through to find out more.
When the connective tissue of ligaments and joints is injured, it is prone to being painful because of incomplete healing. Prolotherapy injection treatment can be highly effective at achieving lasting improvements for chronic ligament and joint pain.
PRP Injection Treatment aims to reduces pain and improve movement within painful arthritic joints, especially within the knees. Patients can experience improvement within a few weeks of treatment. Click through to find out more about PRP Injection Treatment.
Modern medical science has a tendency to break everything down to its smallest parts in an effort to understand it. Often the best way to solve a complex problem like body pain is to address the whole system that the pain has occurred in. Read more.
Many patients experience a worsening of their body pain and headaches when driving a car. Efficient car seat set up and posture can dramatically reduce these symptoms. Find out more about what you can do to avoid pain when driving.
PRP Injection Treatment aims to reduces pain and improve movement within painful arthritic joints, especially within the knees. Patients can experience improvement within a few weeks of treatment. Click through to find out more about PRP Injection Treatment.
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Chronic pain is a comprehensive experience that involves all levels of the nervous system. Our perception of persistent pain tends to increase with time, becoming more and more intrusive on the conscious mind. Find out how you can treat chronic pain.