by Qi | Jun 19, 2023 | NECK AND SHOULDER
What is Thoracic Outlet Syndrome? Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is a group of disorders that occur due to the compression of nerves or blood vessels in the space between collarbone and 1st rib (thoracic outlet). Thoracic outlet is a passageway for...
by adminphysio | May 29, 2023 | NECK AND SHOULDER
TEMPOROMANDIBULAR DISORDER (TMD) Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD) is a broad term which includes disorders within the temporomandibular joint. Causes may be intra-articular or extra-articular: Intra-articular: Inflammation of the TMJ due to trauma e.g. blow to the...
by Qi | May 22, 2023 | NECK AND SHOULDER
Headache: A headache is a pain in your head or face that’s often described as a pressure that’s throbbing, constant, sharp or dull.Headaches can differ greatly in regard to pain type, severity, location and frequency. Headaches are a very common...
by adminphysio | May 2, 2023 | NECK AND SHOULDER
Causes of migraines: Reduced serotonin levels – when serotonin levels drop, blood vessels become more swollen and inflamed. This can link with a drop in oestrogen levels associated with menstrual migraines. Vessel changes- initially vasoconstriction followed by...
by adminphysio | Apr 4, 2023 | ERGONOMICS AND HEALTHY LIFESTYLE, GENERAL, NECK AND SHOULDER
Bell’s palsy is a neurological condition in which causes the muscles of one side of the face become weak or paralyzed. It causes drooping of one side of the face or become stiff. Bell’s Palsy is temporary and usually recover within few weeks up to 6 months. Severity... by adminphysio | Mar 24, 2023 | GENERAL, NECK AND SHOULDER
Cervicogenic headache is a type of headache that often starts from the base of the skull (atlanto-occipital joint and upper cervical joint) and spreads to the back and sides of the head. Patient usually feel the pain on one side of the head, but it may spread to the...
