Podiatry Home Visits - Richmond, Kurrajong & Epping

04/05/2023

The Foot and Spine Clinic offers comprehensive healthcare services to help relieve foot pain and whole-body discomfort. Our expert and unique dual-qualified practitioner is an expert in treating conditions such as heel pain, plantar fasciitis, ingrown toenails, bunions, and diabetic foot.

03/11/2016

A 5 minute office workout!

Sitting is death! Or something like that. In any case, there's no way that all that sitting is doing you any good, office workers.

30/05/2016

Attention Everyone! We have officially moved!

Find us inside Kable Street General Practice at 2 Kable St, Windsor NSW, 2756.

Working closely with General Practitioners, our practice is dedicated to the evidence-based diagnosis, treatment and prevention of musculoskeletal problems.

Call us on (02) 4577 5622.

02/03/2016

How a high fat diet can improve your cholesterol profile!

17/02/2016

"We all know that cola and lemonade aren’t great for our waistline or our dental health, but our new study on rats has shed light on just how much damage sugary drinks can also do to our brain."

A UNSW study has revealed just how much damage sugary drinks can do to the brain.

15/02/2016

So, what's behind the epidemic of dodgy knees that has seen a 32 per cent rise in the numbers of knee replacements in Australia over the past decade?

Not just "wear and tear" and "getting older", which are the usual explanations for the osteoarthritis that strikes so many of us. Instead, it's time to recognise that carrying too much surplus fat can harm joints by producing inflammatory chemicals that can damage cartilage on the inside.

So what's behind the epidemic of dodgy knees that's seen a 32 per cent rise in the numbers of knee replacements in Australia over the last decade?

20/01/2016

Does this sound like you?

Tennis Elbow, also known as Lateral Epicondylopathy, is an overuse injury of the lateral side of the elbow (lateral epicondyle).

The bony bump on the outer side of the elbow is an attachment area for many muscles of the forearm. Tennis elbow occurs when the tendon that connects these muscles to the bony bump becomes inflamed. Over time, this can cause degeneration of the tendon cells.

Tennis Elbow can be caused by any repetitive movements of the elbow and wrist, not just tennis! Other causes include typing, mouse work, house work and many others.

The main symptom is pain at the outside of the elbow joint or pain in the forearm, but there can also be stiffness and weakness in the elbow. The pain is often worse with lifting objects or extending the elbow.

Most cases of Tennis Elbow can be treated conservatively without the need for surgery or injections.

Initial self-care includes:

Rest: Resting and avoiding an aggravating activities will allow the inflammation to settle.

Anti-Inflammatories: Over-the-counter anti-inflammatories and rubs can help settle pain symptoms.

If pain symptoms are not relieved with the above, treatment options at Active Chiropractic include:

Strengthening Exercises: Strengthening the muscles around the elbow will give everything more support and help stimulate healing of the tendon.

Dry Needling: While not for everyone, Dry Needling is an effective tool for releasing associated muscles and stimulating healing of the affected tendon.

Soft Tissue Therapy: Soft Tissue techniques help relax and lengthen the affected muscles.

If you have any questions about Tennis Elbow, or if you are affected, give us call!

What is tennis elbow? Tennis elbow is a term that describes soreness or pain on the outer (lateral) part of the elbow. While tennis elbow is common, playing tennis is only one of many activities that can result in this tendon injury.

19/01/2016

Bone-foam is about to make broken bones a thing of the past.

18/01/2016

Exercise and bacteria: "The benefits of exercise are ultimately down to the way it remodels your metabolism".

Exercising in early life creates a microbial community that helps promote healthy metabolic activity in later years.

15/01/2016

Why do muscles ache a day or two after exercise?