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Back Pain Physiotherapy: Things You Should Know Before Your First Session

Physio is a form of treatment that enhances the function and movement of your muscles and joints. One of the health problems that can be treated via physiotherapy is back pain. Physiotherapy not only reduces the back pain after an injury or illness but assists patients to be mobile and comfortable once more. Currently, you can consider general physiotherapy as a way to cure different forms of back pain. For instance, it can help cure sciatic pain, non-specific back pain, spinal stenosis and back pain that occurs when one contacts degenerative disc disease. Read More 

What You Should Know About Laser Etchings For A Gravestone

When deliberating on how best to mark your deceased loved one's gravestone, you will find that carving tends to be one of the most commonly employed methods. In recent times, though, etching has become a sought after technique due to the myriad of benefits that it offers. If you have never had to choose and mark a gravestone before, you may be unsure as to why you should invest in it. Read More 

3 Signs Your Child’s Ear Piercing Is Infected

If you've finally given in and agreed to let your child have their ears pierced, then you will have told them to follow their aftercare instructions carefully. While you've kept an eye on how they're looking after their piercings, they tell you that one of them doesn't feel right. You aren't sure if they are experiencing normal post-piercing issues or if the piercing is infected. How can you tell? 1. Redness and Swelling Read More 

Understanding Multiple Sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic disease that affects your central nervous system. Your immune system becomes overactive, and nerve fibres that are essential for effective and accurate communication between your body and brain suffer irreversible damage. MS can't currently be cured, but there are treatments available that can help you manage symptoms and experience extended periods of remission. Here's an overview of the causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options for MS: Read More 

What Are the Benefits of a Vascular Ultrasound?

A vascular ultrasound is a method that is being increasingly used in health care to help diagnose and treat a wide variety of different conditions. Ultrasound is not a new technique; in fact, it has been around for many decades, but new technology is allowing it to be used more efficiently and effectively than it has been used in the past.  What Is an Ultrasound The chief benefit of an ultrasound is that it is non-invasive, meaning there are no needles or anaesthetic that need to be used and the patient is awake, conscious and aware of what is going on the entire time. Read More