Migraines are less prevalent than headaches, but they still affect approximately 5% of males and 15% of females in Australia. When painkillers hardly make a dent on your migraines, it's time to look for other treatment methods. Many chiropractors recommend migraine management treatments that target specific trigger points. Trigger points are hyperirritable, small patches of muscles that can prompt spastic behavior throughout the muscles. Relieving tension harbored in these trigger points can reduce migraine symptoms.
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Unfortunately, when you are obese, you can suffer from a myriad of health problems including back pain. Luckily, there are simple easy exercises you can do to alleviate back pain, regardless of your size or how fit you are. On their own or combined with chiropractic care, any of the following exercises can help to alleviate back pain:
1. Pelvic tilt
In order to reduce back pain, you want to strengthen your core.
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Are you interested in using the services of sports massages, but are not sure what specific type of sports massage you are after? To hire the service that best suit your requirements you should take the time to learn more about the different types available. By making an informed decision you can get the most out of your sport massage experience. Here is a list of some of the common types of sports massages that you will be offered:
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Lower back pain is common in adults of all ages and the causes can vary, along with the amount of pain you may feel. Osteoarthritis affects mostly older people, aged 60 upwards and can affect any joint in the body as well as the spine. If you have osteoarthritis of the spine, you will feel it mostly in the neck and lower back as these are the most mobile parts. So how do you know if your lower back pain is indicative of osteoarthritis?
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