My back is killing me Age related wear and tear on spinal discs can cause low back pain referred to as degenerative disc disease. Inter-vertebral disc are tough fibrous structures that absorb pressure and provide cushioning for the spinal column. Discs are flexible yet sturdy enough to facilitate movement. Despite what the name suggests degenerative […]

Knee Cracking Knee crepitations can cause a lot of worry and may eventually lead to movement avoiding behavior as negative beliefs are associated with crepitations. This can put people in a downward spiral of abnormal movement fueled by negative emotions. It is time for some reassurance! No research to date has definitively linked crepitation noise […]

Growing Pains “You’ll be better before you’re married” – My Mammy Growing pains can be a very difficult experience for both parents and children. It is estimated that up to 40% of children experience growing pains which can be excruciating and incapacitating. A little like teething, growing pains are often seen as inevitable and something […]

“When Life Gives you lemons – make lemonade!” “Accept the pain, cherish the joys, resolve the regrets; then can come the best of benedictions: If I had my life to live over again, – I’d do it all the same”. Stress within your comfort zone can help you to perform under pressure, motivate you to […]