Back pain is one of the most common injuries, affecting activities of daily living (ADLs) as well as quality of life. Physiotherapy & chiropractic treatment offers a range of effective strategies and modalities for initial relief, causative factor identification, and rehabilitation of these issues. Back issues can be sub-categorised into two groups: Acute Pain: Sudden…
In 2014, a study conducted by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) discovered that there were over 36,000 hospitalisations in 2011-2012 for those aged 15 years and above as the result of a sports related injury. In fact, the same study found that 8.8% of hospitalisations were the result of AFL sporting injuries,…
Sports taping began in the late 1970s with a Japanese chiropractor by the name of Kenzo Kase. Kase worked with many clients including sumo-wrestlers and was responsible for treating injuries and ailments of these competitors. To do so, Kase developed an adhesive flexible, latex-free and water-resistant material that aimed to mimic human skin. When this…
Naturopathy, described as a holistic approach to health and wellbeing, is one of the oldest forms of alternative medicine. The method utilises both conventional and natural health sciences in order to assess, treat and prevent conditions based on the premise that every individual is inherently healthy. Therefore, the practice of naturopathy simply supports the bodies…
What is remedial massage? Remedial massage is a form of massage therapy, that aims to treat any muscles that are damaged, knotted, tense or immobile. A massage therapist uses various techniques and pressures to locate and promote healing of the affected muscles. By doing this, a remedial massage holistically treats the entire body by managing…
Whether you’re a professional athlete, a weekend warrior or simply partaking in regular exercise and training programs, undoubtedly your body will be susceptible to pain and injuries. In fact, elite professionals and everyday athletes have been increasingly involved in sports chiropractic treatments to help enhance their performance, enjoyment and effectiveness of their physical activities as…
Muscular pain is a problem experienced by all individuals, resulting from a range of causes that affect day-to-day function and often leads to further issues. Overuse is one of the most common causes of muscle aches and pain, whereby someone continues to stress a particular muscle group. Often in athletes, overuse pain goes untreated, leading…
Sports medicine is a branch of medicine that treats and prevents injuries of the neuromusculoskeletal system. Branches of this include Sports Chiropractic and Sports Physiotherapy. At Spinal and Sports Care, we have Sports Medicine Australia affiliated practitioners and our treatment involves a multimodal approach to assess and diagnose your injury/problem, then treat, rehabilitate, and finally…
Joint pain or arthralgia refers to any aches, discomfort or soreness within the joints of your body. Joint pain can be the result of an injury affecting any of the joints structures, including the ligaments, tendons, cartilage, bursae or bones. It can also be a feature of inflammation within the joint such as arthritis, an…
Chiropractic and physiotherapy remain the leading treatment option for sciatic pain relief. Rather than just treating the sciatica symptoms, our practitioners at Spinal and Sports Care seek for the cause of sciatica in order to gain long-term effectiveness and prevent recurrence. Common chiropractic/physiotherapy methods with the highest level of evidence include: Manual Therapy: Myofascial…
