2018

Two tips for those who intend to get chiropractic treatment for their back pain

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If you are planning to visit a chiropractor with the intention of undergoing treatment for your back pain, you should keep the two tips below in mind. Don't panic if your back makes strange noises during the treatment process After the chiropractor has assessed your back injury and begins to carry out the treatment process, you may hear some strange clicking and popping noises coming from your back or neck. These noises are nothing to fear.

20 December 2018

First Visit to a Chiropractor? What You Should Expect

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No matter how old you are, there seems to be a first time for everything in life. You may be encountering just a situation right now as you have thrown your back out and somebody has advised you to go to a chiropractor. You may never have been to one of these specialists before and, in truth, have never paid much attention to their line of business. However, your back is not getting better by itself and, in fact, is even more painful this morning.

6 November 2018

Robotic Surgery – Past, Present and Future

Health & Medical Blog

While robotic surgery first came into focus some three decades ago, it's only in recent times that it has become practical in the mainstream and for a variety of different procedures. If you've been told that you may benefit from such an approach, what is involved? Developments from the Past Doctors in several hospitals around the country have been using a surgical robot known as "da Vinci" for some time to help them with conventional laparoscopic surgery.

21 September 2018

How Your Osteopath Can Help with Sciatica

Health & Medical Blog

As the longest nerve in your body, your sciatic nerve has the potential to cause a lot of pain. Its roots start in your lumbar spinal cord and extend to your lower limbs, allowing you to feel sensations and execute certain movements. Ageing, injuries, and life events have the potential to compress your sciatic nerve. When compression happens, it causes pain that extends from your back and down one leg, making life uncomfortable.

15 August 2018

Need a New Pair of Eyeglasses? What Types of Lenses Are Available Today?

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If you are one of the many millions of people around the world who are either near or farsighted, then you will have to choose a form of prescription eyewear to go about your daily life. While some people will opt for corrective surgery, others may not qualify for this approach and will have to choose between contact lenses and glasses. If you're someone who doesn't really like putting their fingers towards their eyes, then you will need to choose prescription eyeglasses.

28 June 2018

Oral Problems That Should Prompt an Emergency Dental Visit

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An unfortunate habit some people have is only going for a dental checkup when they can no longer tolerate the pain they feel in their teeth. This indifference that is characterised by neglecting routine dental checkups puts you at risk of developing severe oral conditions, as potential problems do not get the chance to be caught before they become aggravated. Besides, while you may assume that painkillers can mitigate some dental problems, some issues require immediate medical attention or the damage could be irreparable.

25 April 2018

Treating Aneurysms

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If you've been diagnosed with an aneurysm, your doctor may advise you to consult a vascular surgeon for treatment. If you have questions about your condition and its treatment, here are some answers to guide you through this process. What is an aneurysm? An aneurysm is a swollen area in an artery occurring where the artery wall has weakened. Most commonly occur in the brain or aorta, the main artery leading from the heart.

19 March 2018