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  1. The link between hypertension and intracerebral haemorrhageHypertension is usually symptomless, but sustained high blood pressure can injure the small penetrating arteries that supply the brain. Over time, their walls…
  2. Coping with phantom limb pain after amputationPhantom limb pain is the burning, aching, cramping, tingling or “electric” feeling that some people experience in a limb after amputation. It may begin…
  3. Endoscopic spine surgery: a modern path to lasting reliefFor many Australians living with persistent back pain, the idea of surgery feels like a last resort, a trade between months of discomfort and the uncertainty…
  4. How Posture Influences Cervical Disc HealthPosture cannot be separated from the rest of cervical disc health. The cervical discs are fibrocartilaginous joints between the neck vertebrae; they support…
  5. Understanding surgical treatment for Chiari malformationChiari malformation is a structural condition in which part of the cerebellum extends through the opening at the base of the skull. This can affect the flow of…
  6. Cluster Headaches vs Migraines: Key Differences You Should KnowCluster headaches and migraines both produce severe head pain, yet they behave differently and respond to distinct treatments. Understanding how each condition…
  7. The Role of Physical Therapy After CraniotomyA craniotomy is a major operation in which part of the skull is temporarily removed to give a surgeon access to the brain. Recovery varies widely according to…
  8. Warning Signs of a Spinal Epidural AbscessA spinal epidural abscess is a pocket of infection and pus that develops between the protective covering of the spinal cord and the bones of the spine.…
  9. The Connection Between Concussion and Long-Term Cognitive HealthA concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury, yet “mild” does not mean trivial. A blow to the head, forceful movement of the body, or impact that jolts the…
  10. How to Manage Chronic Back Pain Without OpioidsChronic back pain can affect work, sleep, exercise and ordinary routines, whether you live in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane or a regional Australian community.…