Using ice and heat safely for back painBack pain often follows lifting, long drives, gardening, desk work or weekend sport. This guide explains how to safely use ice and heat for back pain, whether…
Hydration And Healthy Spinal DiscsThe importance of hydration for disc hydration and health is easy to overlook. Intervertebral discs sit between the spinal bones and help absorb impact,…
When Is Surgery Needed for a Peripheral Nerve TumourA peripheral nerve tumour develops in or around a nerve outside the brain and spinal cord. Many are benign and slow growing, yet they can still cause pain,…
Thyroid Health and Carpal Tunnel SymptomsCarpal tunnel syndrome is usually associated with repetitive hand use, wrist position, diabetes, or pregnancy. Thyroid disease can also play a part. The…
Occupational therapy after brain surgeryRecovery after brain surgery can affect movement, sensation, thinking, vision, fatigue and confidence. Occupational therapy turns those changes into practical…
What is a subdural hematoma and how it is treatedA subdural hematoma—often called a subdural haematoma in Australian medical usage—is a collection of blood between the dura, the tough outer covering of the…
Understanding Concussion Mechanics in SportConcussion in sport is a mild traumatic brain injury caused by force that makes the brain move or twist inside the skull. It disrupts brain-cell activity…