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Surry Hills Chiropractic and Osteopathic Centre

Locality: Sydney, Australia

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Address: 476 Cleveland Street Surry Hills 2010 Sydney, NSW, Australia

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25.01.2022 A torn meniscus occurs because of trauma caused by forceful twisting or hyper-flexing of the knee joint. Symptoms of a torn meniscus include knee pain, swelling, popping, and giving way. Treatment of a torn meniscus may include observation and physical therapy with muscle strengthening to stabilize the knee joint. If your tear is on the outer one-third of the meniscus, it may heal on its own or be repaired surgically. This is because this area has rich blood supply and blood cells can regenerate meniscus tissue or help it heal after surgical repair.

25.01.2022 Shingles (Herpes-Zoster) Category: Infections and Parasites Topic: Viral Infections...Continue reading

24.01.2022 Natural Anti-Inflammatory Curcumin What is Curcumin?... Curcumin is a yellow pigment found primarily in turmeric, a flowering plant of the ginger family best known as a spice used in curry. It’s a polyphenol with anti-inflammatory properties and the ability to increase the amount of antioxidants that the body produces. Curcumin and the curcuminoids found in turmeric can be extracted to produce supplements that have a much higher potency than turmeric. However, curcumin is absorbed poorly during digestion, so a myriad of different formulations have been created to improve its bioavailabili What are Curcumin’s benefits? Supplementation of curcumin reliably reduces markers of inflammation and increases the levels of endogenous antioxidants in the body. More research is needed for many areas of health, but what research there is supports a small to moderate improvement in the symptoms of depression and anxiety, and pain and function in osteoarthritis. A reduction in LDL-cholesterol, blood glucose and blood pressure is possible, but the research is less consistent and more is needed. What is the difference between turmeric and curcumin? Turmeric is a popular root/spice, and curcumin is a highly potent chemical in turmeric, but hardly the only one. Curcumin and the curcuminoids are present in turmeric at around 22.21-40.36mg/g in the rhizomes and 1.94mg/g in the tuberous roots, so turmeric is less potent as a source of curcumin than an extract and anti-inflammatory. However, some studies suggest that turmeric has benefits, and it's possible that it has benefits that curcumin alone doesn't, but more research on this is needed.

24.01.2022 What is trigger finger? Trigger finger occurs due to inflammation of the tendons that flex your fingers, causing finger tenderness and pain. The condition limits your finger’s movement and can make it difficult to straighten and bend your finger. What are the symptoms of trigger finger? Common early symptoms include:... a lingering soreness in the base of your thumb or another finger a bump or lump around the base of your finger near the palm tenderness around the base of your finger a clicking or snapping noise with movement stiffness in your finger What causes trigger finger? Your fingers have several small bones. Tendons connect these bones to muscles. When your muscles contract or tighten, your tendons pull on your bones to move your fingers. Long tendons, called flexor tendons, extend from your forearm to the muscles and bones in your hands. Flexor tendons slide through a flexor tendon sheath, which is like a tunnel for the tendon. If the tunnel narrows, your tendon can’t move easily. This is what occurs in trigger finger. When the tendon slides through the narrowed sheath, it becomes irritated and swells. Motion becomes extremely difficult. Inflammation may cause a bump to develop, which further restricts movement. This results in your finger staying in a bent position. It becomes extremely difficult to straighten. Treatment includes splinting, medication and surgery.

23.01.2022 Heel Spurs and Plantar Fasciitis heel spur is a calcium deposit causing a bony protrusion on the underside of the heel bone. On an X-ray, a heel spur can extend forward by as much as a half-inch. Without visible X-ray evidence, the condition is sometimes known as "heel spur syndrome." lthough heel spurs are often painless, they can cause heel pain. They are frequently associated with plantar fasciitis, a painful inflammation of the fibrous band of connective tissue (plantar f...ascia) that runs along the bottom of the foot and connects the heel bone to the ball of the foot. Treatments for heel spurs and associated conditions include exercise, custom-made orthotics, anti-inflammatory medications, and cortisone injections. If conservative treatments fail, surgery may be necessary. Causes of Heel Spurs Heel spurs occur when calcium deposits build up on the underside of the heel bone, a process that usually occurs over a period of many months. Heel spurs are often caused by strains on foot muscles and ligaments, stretching of the plantar fascia, and repeated tearing of the membrane that covers the heel bone. Heel spurs are especially common among athletes whose activities include large amounts of running and jumping. Risk factors for heel spurs include: Walking gait abnormalities,which place excessive stress on the heel bone, ligaments, and nerves near the heel Running or jogging, especially on hard surfaces Poorly fitted or badly worn shoes, especially those lacking appropriate arch support Excess weight and obesity Other risk factors associated with plantar fasciitis include: Increasing age, which decreases plantar fascia flexibility and thins the heel's protective fat pad Diabetes Spending most of the day on one's feet Frequent short bursts of physical activity Having either flat feet or high arches Symptoms of Heel Spurs Heel spurs often cause no symptoms. But heel spurs can be associated with intermittent or chronic pain -- especially while walking, jogging, or running -- if inflammation develops at the point of the spur formation. In general, the cause of the pain is not the heel spur itself but the soft-tissue injury associated with it. Many people describe the pain of heel spurs and plantar fasciitis as a knife or pin sticking into the bottom of their feet when they first stand up in the morning -- a pain that later turns into a dull ache. They often complain that the sharp pain returns after they stand up after sitting for a prolonged period of time.

16.01.2022 What is intermittent claudication? Intermittent claudication refers to an aching pain in your legs when you walk or exercise that goes away when you rest. The pain may affect your: calf hip...Continue reading

16.01.2022 Tension Headaches What Is a Tension Headache? Pain Management Prevention... More Prevention Tips Keeping a Diary Tension Headache or Migraine? Tension headaches are dull pain, tightness, or pressure around your forehead or the back of your head and neck. Some people say it feels like a clamp squeezing the skull. Often called stress headaches, they’re the most common type for adults. There are two types: Episodic tension headaches happen less than 15 days per month. Chronic tension headaches happen more than 15 days a month. These headaches can last from 30 minutes to a few days. The episodic kind usually starts gradually, often in the middle of the day. Chronic ones come and go over a longer period of time. The pain may get stronger or ease up throughout the day, but it’s almost always there. Although your head hurts, tension headaches usually don't keep you from your daily activities, and they don’t affect your vision, balance, or strength. Who Gets Them? Up to 80% of adults in the U.S. get them from time to time. About 3% have chronic daily tension headaches. Women are twice as likely to get them as men. Most people with episodic tension headaches have them no more than once or twice a month, but they can happen more often. Many people with the chronic type have usually had them for more than 60-90 days. What Are the Symptoms? A few common ones include: Mild to moderate pain or pressure in the front, top, or sides of the head Headache that starts later in the day Trouble sleeping Feeling very tired Irritability Trouble focusing Mild sensitivity to light or noise Muscle aches Unlike migraine headaches, you won’t have other nerve symptoms, such as muscle weakness or blurred vision. And they don’t usually cause severe sensitivity to light or noise, stomach pain, nausea, or vomiting. Where Does It Hurt? This type of headache can: Start at the back of your head and spread forward Become a band of dull pressure or squeezing pain around your entire head Affect both sides of your head equally Make the muscles in your neck, shoulders, and jaw feel tight and sore

15.01.2022 Corona Virus update Volunteers have received their first dose of an experimental coronavirus vaccine as part of a world first trial in the United States. Scientists across the globe are hard at work to develop an immunisation that could slow the spread of the virus as the number of cases spike. The coronavirus has infected more than 190,000 people worldwide and killed more than 7500.... Everything we know so far about a vaccine for COVID-19 Rebecca Sirull from Seattle is one of the first trial participants, and said she put her body on the line because it was the "right thing to do." I kind of looked at it as I'm a healthy individual there's very little risk to myself," she told Today."If it's something I can do to help out others then it felt right," she said. Ms Sirull explained that she is not injected with a live form of the COVID-19 virus. It's just the protein. They look at the antibodies in your blood to see if it's producing enough that it would be able to fight off the virus if I was infected," she said. "I have to take my temperature everyday and report any, you know, flu-like symptoms I'm feeling. "I feel great. Honestly, better than I ever could have expected going in as an experiment all study." Australia hopes to follow the US and start human trials in the next three months. Dr Paul Griffin from the Mater Hospital in Brisbane said that it would not be a live trial. "We're not too far behind. We can't cut corners with vaccine development," he said. "At every step we have to make sure we're safe and effective. There will be no live vaccine trial where people will be at risk of getting COVID. This is a phase one trial where we show it's safe in healthy volunteers then we need to do more work it's effective to spread it out there widely." Dr Griffin explained the reason the United States has already started their trials is because they are drawing on an existing program. Slightly different platform," he said. "The vaccine study that's happening over there is one that's been used multiple times. So they're able to utilise some of that previous data to progress a little more quickly than we can. "We're going really well, I think to try to get this to happen as quickly as possible." Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt told Today that a viable vaccine could be 12 to 18 months away.

10.01.2022 DIABETES What is diabetes? What are the types of diabetes? Readers Comments 1 Share Your Story Picture of an Immune System Attack... Picture of an Immune System Attack Diabetes is a metabolic disorder that occurs when your blood sugar (glucose), is too high (hyperglycemia). Glucose is what the body uses for energy, and the pancreas produces a hormone called insulin that helps convert the glucose from the food you eat into energy. When the body either does not produce enough insulin, does not produce any at all, or your body becomes resistant to the insulin, the glucose does not reach your cells to be used for energy. This results in the health condition termed diabetes. There are two main types of diabetes, type 1 and type 2. Type 1 diabetes, formerly called juvenile diabetes, because it usually is diagnosed during childhood. Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune condition in which the body does not produce insulin because the body’s immune system attacks insulin-producing cells from the pancreas called beta cells. Type 1 diabetes is treated by using insulin. Type 2 diabetes is a condition in which cells cannot use blood sugar (glucose) efficiently for energy. This occurs when blood sugar levels get too high over time, and the cells become insensitive or resistant to insulin (termed insulin resistance). There are multiple medications used to treat type 2 diabetes. What warning signs and symptoms of diabetes are the same in men and women? There are diabetes warning signs and symptoms that both women and men have in common, for example: Excessive thirst and hunger Frequent urination (from urinary tract infections or kidney problems) Weight loss or gain Fatigue Irritability Blurred vision Slow-healing wounds Nausea Skin infections Darkening of skin in areas of body creases (acanthosis nigricans) Breath odor that is fruity, sweet, or an acetone odor Tingling or numbness in the hands or feet What warning signs and symptoms of diabetes are unique to men? Readers Comments 1 Share Your Story Signs and symptoms of diabetes unique to men include: Erectile dysfunction (ED, impotence) Retrograde ejaculation Low testosterone (low-T)

02.01.2022 Tennis elbow is a type of tendinitis -- swelling of the tendons -- that causes pain in the elbow and arm. These tendons are bands of tough tissue that connect the muscles of your lower arm to the bone. Despite its name, you can still get tennis elbow even if you've never been near a tennis court. Instead, any repetitive gripping activities, especially if they use the thumb and first two fingers, may contribute to tennis elbow. Tennis elbow is the most common reason that peopl...e see their doctors for elbow pain. It can pop up in people of any age, but it's most common at about age 40. The Causes of Tennis Elbow Tennis elbow usually develops over time. Repetitive motions -- like gripping a racket during a swing -- can strain the muscles and put too much stress on the tendons. That constant tugging can eventually cause microscopic tears in the tissue. Tennis elbow might result from: Tennis Racquetball Squash Fencing Weight lifting It can also affect people with jobs or hobbies that require repetitive arm movements or gripping such as Carpentry Typing Painting Raking Knitting Symptoms of Tennis Elbow The symptoms of tennis elbow include pain and tenderness in the bony knob on the outside of your elbow. This knob is where the injured tendons connect to the bone. The pain may also radiate into the upper or lower arm. Although the damage is in the elbow, you're likely to hurt when doing things with your hands. Tennis elbow may cause the most pain when you: Lift something Make a fist or grip an object, such as a tennis racket Open a door or shake hands Raise your hand or straighten your wrist Tennis elbow is similar to another condition called golfer's elbow, which affects the tendons on the inside of the elbow. To diagnose your tennis elbow, your doctor will do a thorough exam. He or she will want you to flex your arm, wrist, and elbow to see where it hurts. You may also need imaging tests, such as an X-ray or MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) to diagnose tennis elbow or rule out other problems.

02.01.2022 Dysfunction in the sacroiliac joint, also called the SI joint, can sometimes cause lower back and/or leg pain. Leg pain from sacroiliac joint dysfunction can be particularly difficult to differentiate from radiating leg pain caused by a lumbar disc herniation (sciatica) as they can feel quite similar. Sacroiliac joints Sacroiliac joint dysfunction refers to pain in the sacroiliac joint when they move either too much or too little. Watch Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction Video...Continue reading