Headaches are caused by a number of different things. A lot of headaches are the result of tension in the neck muscles and compression of the nerves in the upper part of the neck. A new study has compared massage with mobilising the joints of the upper neck to release pressure on these nerves. The…
New research has suggested that if you have a torn meniscus you might not need surgery after all. The study compared the progress of half a million people who either had an operation or had rehab. They found the surgery led to a quicker improvement,…
New research is suggesting that bacterial infections might be the source of disc related pain. It’s an interesting mechanism – the bacteria, which exist in the mouth and hair, can be moved into the bloodstream by brushing of the teeth. They can be deposited into…
Scientists have discovered that exercise provides yet another benefit – exercise improves cognitive functions like memory. An article I read on the New York Times website has a great summary of the…
Hey guys, just read a really interesting article which found that sufferers of fibromyalgia should engage in light to moderate exercise (light jogging or brisk walking for 20 minutes a…
This article came out late last year but I’m a little slow I guess. A study which followed nearly 10,000 adults found that those who regularly used natural supplements to reduce…