Understanding Intervertebral Disc Bulge: A Common Source of Lower Back Pain. Lower back pain is a widespread issue that can significantly impact a person's quality of life. Among the various causes of this discomfort, intervertebral disc bulge stands out as one of the leading causes. Intervertebral...
Understanding Muscle Strain as a Common Cause of Lower Back Pain [caption id="attachment_2034" align="alignright" width="297"] Back pain from muscle strain[/caption] Lower back pain is a prevalent health issue that affects everybody at some stage in their life. Among the various causes...
When should l be worried about my Lower Back Pain? When experiencing lower back pain, there are certain factors that might indicate a need for a visit to your healthcare professional. Consider these factors; 1. Duration and intensity: If your lower back pain persists for more than...
General home headache prevention advice from the team at Northcote Chiropractic Centre In the final part of our four-part series on headaches we will provide you with some general advice on how to avoid and manage headaches. Headaches can be caused by a variety of factors, including...
A Cervicogenic headache means pain in the head that starts because of a joint and/or muscle problem in the neck. A Cervicogenic headache is a type of headache caused by dysfunction in the neck or cervical spine. They are often the result of poor posture, a...
Headaches That Require Medical Intervention While many headaches can be managed with rest, physical therapy and lifestyle changes, there are some headaches that require medical intervention. These are the so-called “secondary headaches' ' that are the result of problems in the brain such as strokes, bleeds and...
The Types of Common Headache you may suffer. Headaches are a common ailment that many people who visit Northcote Chiropractic Centre experience. A 2018 study by Heywood (1) found that over 87% of Australians will suffer a headache in any 12 month period. That's an incredible...
Sciatica - Prevention and risk reduction As we come to the end of our four-week email series on sciatica, we want to highlight the importance of preventing future episodes of this condition. While chiropractic care can be an effective treatment for sciatic pain, it is equally...
Treating Sciatica with Chiropractic care Welcome to the third week of our email education series on sciatica. In our previous emails, we introduced you to sciatica, discussed its symptoms, and provided tips on how to manage them at home. This week, we will focus on how...