Vocalising when you are in pain is a common behaviour. From birth, we instinctively yelp whenever we are hurt. And now scientists have found that saying 'ow' really can ease pain. The research investigated whether vocalising is analgesic … [Read more]
Dry needling: quick relief for neck and shoulder discomfort
When you have neck pain, the muscles in your neck are often painful to the touch. The irritable, hard “knots” within a muscle or connective tissue that may cause pain over a large area are called trigger points. These irritable regions may be … [Read more]
Get your core into motion!
Do you know what your core really is? The core is a complex series of muscles extending far beyond your abs. It is incorporated in almost every movement of the human body, and in fact even while you are not moving at all! The word core is … [Read more]