Managing Rheumatoid Arthritis: Practical Tips Rheumatoid Arthritis Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune condition that can impact your entire body, not just your joints (Misra 2024). While it's commonly known for causing pain and fatigue, it can also lead to other health issues, such as cardiovascular, renal, pulmonary and other complications (Misra, 2024). Understanding the full scope of RA helps you take an active role in managing your health and minimizing its effect

Let’s go over some common myths, misconceptions and truths around scoliosis. Many individuals exploring scoliosis in Geraldton look for clear and evidence-informed information like this to better understand their condition. What is Scoliosis? Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine. This curvature can happen in various parts of the spine, including the mid-back and lower back. While scoliosis often develops during childhood, it can emerge at any stage of life. People seeking

It is very likely you have been advised or recommended to exercise to help with pain. However, when you try it, it results in the pain worsening? You might be wondering, is this a sign you should stop? Is this a sign of damage? Is it okay to have this pain? Should you push through the pain? You might in the past have been told to stop when it hurts by a healthcare professional while the next one has told you it is okay to experience pain. If you have experienced this you are

Many individuals learning about facet joint pain in Geraldton look for clear, evidence-informed explanations about what these joints do and how pain may occur. What are facet joints? This refers to the joints between vertebrae, in which there are two off on either side and are situated at the back. They have several roles including assisting in stability, transfer of load, allowing motion and restricting motions. Can facet joints hurt? Yes, the facet joint is made up of se

Overview The decision to attend the IASP Pain Conference was easy as it was in Amsterdam, the country I spent 14 years of my life, where...

Many individuals seeking information about tendinopathy in Geraldton look for clear explanations of what tendon pain means and how it may be approached. Pain from a tendon, tendinopathy, tendinitis, tendinosis What do these words all mean? Essentially all these terms refer to a painful tendon (Scott et al., 2020). All these terms have been used in the past however, tendinopathy is the preferred term to reach some form of consensus (Scott et al., 2020). People exploring tendi

Many individuals exploring gluteal tendinopathy in Geraldton look for clear and evidence-informed information about symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options. Firstly, what is it? Tendinopathy is a broad term used for changes at a tendon that can produce pain and/or reduced function (Millar et al., 2021). It is usual a result of overloading of the tendon (Millar et al., 2021) however it can also result from other factors such as genetics, metabolic conditions, medication, and

What is COPD? The World Health Organization describes Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) as “a preventable and treatable lung...

Why you should care if your treatment or healthcare professional is evidence based. The aim for clinical research is to improve...

The importance of personalized treatment for pain One of the things that really intrigues me about pain (and health in general) is the...

"My spine feels out of alignment" You have probably heard it from someone, a family member, a friend, your neighbour; “my spine feels out...

Avoiding painful movements or positions (in the short term) Avoiding pain is a normal response. Meulders (2020)(1) stated the following...

What is a placebo? The positive effect (on symptoms, e.g., pain) due to treatment administration in a therapeutic context(1). This can be...

What is it? Cervical radiculopathy is when the nerve leaving the neck is irritated or compressed, possibly resulting in several different...

What is the ACL and why is it relevant? The ACL is short for anterior cruciate ligament. As with all ligaments; its main function is to...

Sleep problems can look like this: Difficulty falling asleep Difficulty maintaining sleep Getting enough sleep (less than 7 hours)...

Heard of Hypermobility? Just because you can do the splits doesn’t mean you’ve got hypermobility, but if you can bend your thumbs back to your wrists, you might surprise yourself! Hypermobility and Related Disorders (Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder, Ehlers-Danlos Disorder) What is Joint Hypermobility (JH)? “Joint hypermobility describes the ability of a joint to move through a larger range of movement than is considered normal, taking into consideration age, gender and ethnic

For information on recent shoulder pain or injury read our other blog Acute Shoulder Pain post. Why has my pain not improved with...

For information on persistent shoulder pain (longer than 6 months) read our Persistent Shoulder Pain post. What can cause shoulder pain?...

What is it? Is it even real? How do I know it is serious and should seek care? Fibromyalgia is a complex and individual condition with no...