While the inflammatory process is extremely complex, the solutions aren’t. Reducing pain and inflammation naturally is simple with the right strategy. Maintaining a healthy weight, eating a balanced diet, getting enough sleep and exercising regularly are all ways that have been shown to effectively reduce pain and inflammation naturally. Can Food and Exercise Help?…
Inflammation is like a ‘check engine’ light for your body. It tells you that something isn’t quite right, and you should pay attention. The first step in discovering the cause of the problem is determining whether you have acute or chronic inflammation. Acute inflammation is short-term and plays a critical role in healing and injury…
One of the most important health discoveries of the past 20 years has been that the immune system and inflammatory processes are involved in nearly every mental and physical health problem we encounter today. It’s safe to say that chronic inflammation is a leading cause of chronic disease. Chronic inflammation is a condition that can…
Chronic inflammation is one of the most significant health issues many of us will face today. It’s been linked to everything from chronic pain to a wide range of other mild and serious medical conditions. It’s important not to mistake acute inflammation for chronic inflammation. Acute inflammation describes your body’s natural defence mechanism against injuries…
If you have back and leg pain when walking, it could be caused by a condition called spinal stenosis in the low back. Nearly half of people in their sixties will already show signs of spinal stenosis. In one in five, this will be significant. Symptoms of spinal stenosis can include pain, numbness and weakness…
An episode of neck pain can quickly hamper your everyday activities. Whether you began experiencing pain due to injury, degenerative spinal changes, or poor posture, it can be difficult to think about anything except the pain. It’s estimated that 70% of people experience neck pain in their life, but you should know there is a…
Pain in your hand, wrist, or arm can be frustrating. You don’t realize how much you use your arms and hands until pain, numbness, or tingling gets in the way. Most of us don’t usually wonder “is my arm pain coming from my neck” right off the bat, but it’s actually very common for arm…
Have you been told that you have spinal stenosis? If so, you’re not alone. Millions of people suffer from spinal stenosis each day, and it’s the number one reason people over 65 years old have spine surgery. Spinal stenosis describes the compression, or pinching, of your spinal cord, and it can occur due to a…
Your neck has a tough job. It has to hold, stabilise, and move the weight of your head… every day… for a lifetime. Holding up 5kg or 11 lbs may not seem like a lot, but the 7 bones and 20 muscles of your neck have to work together in perfect harmony to balance that…
Ain’t no one got time for back pain! Doing things today to help your spinal discs stay healthy in the future is a clever move. Imagine your fit and active future self reaping the benefits of today’s efforts. It’ll only take a couple of minutes… Every day, your spinal discs absorb stress related to gravity,…
