Our spine is also known as our backbone, not only because it’s the bones in our back, but because it also supports our body’s function, protects our spinal cord and gives our body structure and shape [1]. Made up of an impressive 33 stacked vertebrae, the spinal cord, nerves, soft tissue, facet joints and intervertebral…
If you’ve ever soothed your aching muscles with a long soak in a warm bath, you’ve glimpsed some of the wonders of hydrotherapy. Hydrotherapy is an ancient practice that’s increasingly being recognised for its role in complementing mainstream treatment for a number of chronic conditions. What is hydrotherapy? Hydrotherapy refers to movement and exercise…
Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that can significantly affect your daily life, physical health and emotional wellbeing. There’s no single treatment that works for everyone. Rather, fibromyalgia treatment involves working with your doctor and physiotherapist to find the right mix of lifestyle changes, medication and exercise to ease your symptoms. What is fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia…
The brain is one of the most complex organs in our body, but it is also one of the most resilient. When life takes an unexpected turn and suddenly you, or someone you love, is navigating the challenges of an acquired brain injury (ABI), it can be hard to find your new normal. But with…
Since being recognised by Dr William John Little in 1853, medical professionals from every corner of the globe have dedicated their lives to understanding, treating and managing people with cerebral palsy. With one in every 500 births resulting in a cerebral palsy diagnosis each year in Australia, cerebral palsy remains the most common form of…
When you break your leg or cut your arm, it’s easy to see the pain you may be feeling. For people with a condition called fibromyalgia, invisible pain can be a constant aching, throbbing, burning or stabbing pain, which takes over their limbs and body. Living with fibromyalgia requires near-constant management, but with the help…