Running and walking are two of the most effective forms of exercise. They don’t require gym equipment and can be undertaken on any surface. If you can’t decide which one of the two to go with to meet your personal fitness and exercise needs, we’re here to help you decide.... read more →
Dec
19
Dec
08
Do you suffer from joint problems? This common symptom often accompanies arthritis and other musculoskeletal problems, and regardless of what’s causing it, weak joints can impact on your quality of life. The problem will require ongoing medical care, but there are still some things you can do in a personal... read more →
Nov
29
For those suffering from joint pain, we often wonder whether we should be continuing exercise or not. Are we doing more harm or are we helping reduce the pain? We can tell you that doing moderate exercise can help alleviate pressure on the joint, and to help stimulate it with... read more →
Nov
17
For those who thought arthritis is an old person’s condition, think again. The condition can be found in young people as well. Can you just imagine what it must feel like for a young person to be suffering from arthritis? Arthritis on its own is a terrible condition, but when... read more →
Nov
08
In Australia, sports are an important part of our culture, and for many of us growing up, we were told to “suck it up” and not to let down your teammates or coach. Times have changed, but kids still feel the same pressure. Unfortunately, this isn’t hearsay. According to a... read more →
Oct
30
Ever woken up with a twinge of joint pain, stiffness or swelling? Perhaps you undertook light activity that you’ve always been able to do, but found that recently it’s become more physically challenging. Or maybe you’ve got chronic neck or knee pain that just won’t go away. If you’ve experienced these... read more →
Oct
19
Spring has finally arrived, and it’s just a matter of weeks before Australia welcomes the summer months. You can finally pack away your heaters and warm clothes and bid goodbye to cold weather aches and pains…or so you thought! As it turns out, joint pain might be more prevalent in... read more →
Oct
10
The pleasant burn experienced after exercise indicates that you’ve been put through your paces, and that your muscles are growing and repairing as they should. Of course, in order to deal with this pain, you need to know how to distinguish between normal pain and pain requiring medical intervention. This... read more →
Sep
26
Arnica montana, a natural plant that is scientifically proven to relieve heal bruises, muscle aches and general sprains, has achieved its high ranking in the medical community because of its flowers that, after careful and laboratorial extractions, produce an ointment perfect for the alleviation of muscle pain. Arnica comes in... read more →
Sep
15
Most Australians have experienced sprains at one time or another. Being a proud sporting nation, sprains are often the result of sport-related injuries. In some cases, it can be so severe that bed-rest is all that can alleviate the injured area — even our best athletes, like the Socceroos, have... read more →