We hear the term ‘referred pain’ often, but what does it actually mean? At Canberra Spine Centre, we often have patients tell us about referred pain. Some of them are more worried than they should be. Others should be paying some more attention to their issue. In this...
Sciatica is not only a huge cause of discomfort, but also worry for a lot of people. When pain is travelling down a limb, that’s usually not a good sign. In this article you’ll learn about some of the major causes of sciatica and what you can do about them. Sciatica –...
Sciatica is one of the most common diagnoses of lower back, hip and leg pain. It can be a debilitating condition that can seriously effect peoples lives. Since sciatica is a frequent cause of radiating pain into the leg, other causes of leg pain maybe missed. This...
Seeing children in pain is never easy – it’s hard seeing them suffer. You want to find the cause quickly. Referred pain can make the situation even more confusing. Knee pain in children commonly comes from problems in the hip. In this article, you’ll learn about the...
As chiropractors, we often get asked about heat therapy. Heat application is a popular treatment as it is a drug free way to manage aches and pains. Also, it usually feels very comfortable, particularly during the winter months. We hope this article answers some of...
