Tooth Pain v Jaw Muscle Pain
Sore tooth or sore jaw? Dr. Bojana Aboud from Box Hill South Dental explains the "dead giveaways" of dental pain vs. musculoskeletal issues.
Can I workout with neck pain?
Should you train through neck pain? Discover why the secret to cervical pain relief lies in thoracic mobility, core stability, and the "simple yet complex" philosophy of Hopscotch Fitness. Learn how to transition from symptomatic management to functional strength with expert insights from our chat with Wiki Yu.
TMJ Disc Derangement- the clicking/ locking jaw
It is a scary feeling when your jaw suddenly locks, it feels like something is stuck and you’re somewhat right! A locked jaw (trismus) occurs when the jaw joint is pulled into a dysfunctional position causing a severe limitation in the range of motion. This is usually caused by a muscle spasm in muscles we use for eating.
Empowering Patients Through Active Treatment: A Holistic Approach
To empower someone is to make them feel strong and confident. As healthcare practitioners, it is part of our role to help our patients feel empowered as we know that patient empowerment leads to better clinical outcomes.
Snoring treatment options: Exploring Myofunctional Therapy
This article will discuss-
-Treatments for snoring
-The literature on Myofunctional therapy and snoring
-What ‘myofunctional therapy’ treatment methods were studied in the literature.
-Up sides of myofunctional therapy in relation to snoring
-Down sides of myofunctional therapy in relation to snoring
-Some guidance for the patient who is looking for a non-invasive approach to snoring.
Understanding the Complexity of Shoulder Tension
This article will discuss-
-What makes the shoulder an unstable joint
-A quick anatomical note, explaining that the term ‘shoulder’ actually refers to 4 joints
-Five common reasons for shoulder tension & action points
Harnessing the Breath: A Guide to Easing Feelings of Anxiety
This article will discuss-
How we can work with the breath
The relationship between the breath and feelings of anxiety
The question of whether there is a ‘right’ or ‘wrong’ way for you to breath
Actionable ideas to improve your relaxed day-to-day breathing
Can Osteopathy (manual therapy) fix my tinnitus?
This article will discuss:
-Osteopathy and Tinnitus
-A manual therapy approach to tinnitus
-Tinnitus and TMJ function
-Tinnitus and neck posture / function
-Tinnitus and neural strain / compression
-Management of tinnitus is a team effort