FROZEN SHOULDER OR ADHESIVE CAPSULITIS
Frozen shoulder or adhesive capsulitis is a condition characterised by both pain and decreased range of motion or stiffness. It is common in women between the ages of 40-60 but can also occur in men. The cause is still unknown despite much research but is often related to auto-immune or thyroid disease, cardiac disease and diabetes but researchers are unsure why there is an increased incidence of it in these patient groups. Frozen shoulder can also occur post-surgically and may be as a result of being protective of the [...]
SPINAL PAIN
Spinal pain is one of the most common causes of pain and disability and it is estimated that approximately 80% of the population will suffer an episode of spinal pain at some stage in their lives. The spine is the central point from which movement occurs. Spinal injury is both painful and debilitating and can truly affect your function. It is important to note if you take people without back pain and perform a CT scan or MRI, you would see 30% of 20 years olds, 60% of 50 year [...]
