by Andrew Bartle | Jan 13, 2015 | Treatments
People with persistent or chronic pain, often think they are suffering from a specific ailment, whether it’s back pain, knee pain, hip pain, neuralgia, nerve pain or joint pain . But anyone who has experienced chronic pain for several months or longer, is probably...
by Andrew Bartle | Jan 12, 2015 | Treatments
A stroke, sometimes called a “brain attack,” happens when an artery to the brain becomes blocked or ruptures. As a result, blood flow is cut off to a part of the brain, depriving cells of oxygen and glucose from the blood supply. If the cut-off is brief, brain cells...
by Andrew Bartle | Jan 10, 2015 | Treatments
What Causes Ankle Pain? The ankle joint is made up of 3 bones that are connected by strong connective tissue and ligaments, which help to keep the bones together. Ankle pain can result from inflammation or injury to any of the structures in this region, including the...
by Andrew Bartle | Jan 9, 2015 | Treatments
What Causes Neck Pain? The top 7 bones of your spinal column are called the cervical vertebrae, and these bones form your neck. They’re linked together by facet joints, which, together with your neck muscles, support your head and let you turn it in any direction. The...
by Andrew Bartle | Jan 8, 2015 | Treatments
What is Osteoporosis Osteoporosis in NZ is a common problem. It causes bones to become weak and brittle — so brittle that a fall or even mild stresses like bending over or coughing can cause a fracture. Osteoporosis-related fractures most commonly occur in the hip,...
by Andrew Bartle | Jan 6, 2015 | Treatments
Supporting all your upper body weight is the spine, which is made up of more than 30 small bones called vertebrae stacked one on top of the other. A spongy piece of cartilage, called a disc, sits between each vertebrae. It acts as a shock absorber, preventing the bony...
