Your body needs magnesium to run smoothly, says Brighton chiropractor Matthew Bennett. An average adult body contains around 25 grams of magnesium, 60% of which is stored in the skeleton. This macronutrient is a cofactor in the numerous biochemical reactions that continuously occur within the body. It is integral to the process of converting into…
Thinking of trying acupuncture to help your chronic pain? Here’s everything you need to know about this amazing alternative treatment. What conditions does acupuncture treat? Acupuncture, or dry needling, is also part of physiotherapy and is the practice of inserting very thin flexible needles into targeted areas of the body. It has roots in ancient…
How can you tell when back pain is muscular or a sign of kidney problems? The kidneys are positioned below the ribcage on either side of the spine and rest against the muscles of the lower back and become painful if you have infection or stones. Kidney pain can feel similar to muscular pains caused…
Most of us have suffered some form of physical pain during our lives. Pain can have a significant impact on our daily routine and can affect our performance. Sometimes it may become so bothersome that it wrecks our whole day. Increasingly people depend on pain medications when pain becomes too bothersome and impacts on their…
