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07/11/2025

Some facts to keep in mind 🤔

Having constant ear infection? The cause may be closer to the TMJ. Before treating the ear, evaluate the TMJ 😉

Reminder that your neck can affect your autonomic nervous system. If you suffered any trauma, it could be why your migraine, POTS, or dizziness isn't getting better 😉

Check your nose if you struggle with headaches, POTS, dysautonomia or dizziness. The nose often gets overlooked but could change your life if properly evaluated 😉

A migraine is not "just a headache", it involves your entire nervous system 😉

When your nose is restricted, you don't have a focus or brain fog problem, you have an oxygen problem 😉

ADHD isn't always about focus, sometimes it's about inflammation in the gut from what you eat every single day, blood sugar swings and poor sleep 😉

If you're always tired, can't focus and anxious, you might not have ADHD or depression issues, you might just not have enough oxygen because of a restriction in the nose 😉

Just a reminder that 1 in 4 children diagnosed with ADHD, may only need proper sleep and airway treatment to restore oxygen flow and not lifelong stimulants 😉

Chronic ear infection in babies and children often come back to nasal and airways issues 😉👍

06/11/2025

What to do when a baby, child or adult is chocking on a object and it gets stuck in the wind pipe (trachea) 🤔🚨

First, bend the child forward and ask the child to cough with force. Second, hard slaps on the child's back until object exits. If it's a baby less than one year old, then hold the baby in the hand, tilting downwards and press the chest.

In case of an older child, older than one year of age, first ask the child to cough with force, then slap on the child's back until object exits. If the object is still stuck, stand behind the child, grasp them by both hands around the abdomen (stomach). Then exert pressure from below in the form of thrusts. This compresses the lungs and exerts pressure on the object, hopefully expelling it.

What to do when nobody is around and you choke on an object. If there is no one around, then press your abdomen by yourself to generate a forceful cough. You can also fall with the front of your body over a chair while coughing.

In the case of a pregnant woman choking, use your hands above her abdomen and below her chest and exert pressure. Never on the stomach itself.

If nothing works, and object is still stuck, immediately place them on the floor and press the chest with force, so as to compress the lungs, which may forcefully expel the object.

In the meantime, make sure to call emergency services for assistance. Share this knowledge to help others to save a life 👍😉

05/11/2025

Is it Low Back Pain or Kidney Pain? Let explain the differences 🤔

Every disease or ill health condition has certain characteristics which are characterized only to that particular condition or illness. Knowing the symptoms, characteristics, causes and triggers ect, about the conditions, will help one take effective steps in treatment.

Differences between back pain and kidney pain based on the location/area, showing the pain symptoms.
While kidney pain usually occurs in the area between the ribs and hips (also known as flanks), it may also be experienced in the upper abdomen as well. In the case of back pain, the pain usually changes from time to time and is not constant. However, in the case of kidney pain there is usually a constant pain. It may be a sharp pain (kidney stones) or a dull pain (kidney infection).

Back pain can be divided into neck pain, upper back pain and lower back pain. It can also be categorized as acute back pain, where the pain exist for approx 4 weeks, sub-acute back pain, pain for 4-12 weeks and any back pain beyond 12 weeks is termed to be chronic back pain. However in kidney pain, the pain can be either kidney stone or kidney infection. Usually kidney pain due to kidney stones is severe, while kidney infection pain is mild. Both types of pain is associated with symptoms of vomiting, nausea and fever.

Regarding the causes, we can also differentiate between back pain and kidney pain in the following ways. Back pain can be caused due to many factors including sciatica, backbone fractures (vertebral body fractures), fracture of pedicle, fracture of lamina, disc bulge, disc herniation, spinal stenosis, osteoporosis, metastatic vertebral cancer and paravertebral muscle spasm. However kidney pain occurs with kidney stones, kidney infection (pyelonephritis), glomerulonephritis, and renal infarction.

There are triggers for back pain and kidney pain which might initiate the pain signs and symptoms. Most common triggers for back pain include prolong sitting in one position, long time standing, moving ect. On the other hand, kidney pain is mainly triggered by excessive intake of fluids, example is in case of ureteropelvic junction obstruction. Though, moving, is not included in the list of triggers for kidney pain.

The difference between back pain and kidney pain based on the area/location of its spreading, we note that back pain spreads to the back of the thigh, buttocks, calf, foot and also the toes in one or both feet. While kidney pain usually spreads to the lower abdomen and inner thigh.

Treatment available, contact me for more info 👍😉

28/10/2025

A worrying trend is emerging 🤔

Hours hunched over phones, tablets and laptops are reshaping the posture of today's youth. What was once seen mostly in the elderly, is now appearing in toddlers, teens and young adults. Hyperkyphosis, an excessive forward curvature of the upper spine.

The consequences go beyond appearance. Chronic pain, reduced lung capacity, nerve compression and long-term musculoskeletal damage. Doctors warn that this could become one of the 21st century's most widespread lifestyle induced conditions. It's a silent epidemic of our digital age, one text, one scroll, one slouch at a time.

PHYSICAL DANGERS:

Sleep Disruption - the blue light from screens and the constant stream of notifications can interfere with sleep patterns, leading to sleep deprivation that impacts overall health and school performance.

Poor Posture - looking down at a phone for long periods can cause a condition known as "text neck", leading to poor posture and neck and back pain. Eye Strain - excessive screen time can lead to eye strain and eye dryness. Mobile phones emit high-energy blue light, which can pe*****te deep into the eye and potentially cause damage to the retina over time.

CONCLUSION:
Mobile addiction not only has physical effects. There are psychological and academic impacts as well. Stress, anxiety, sleep deprivation and depression have all been related to excessive mobile phone use.

Lowered cognitive abilities, poor academic performance as well as the lack of concentration. Be aware and be safe 👍😉

27/10/2025

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. When nerves and vessels are compressed 🤔

Thoracic outlet syndrome is a condition where nerves or blood vessels in the space between the collarbone and first rib are compressed, causing pain, tingling and numbness in the neck, shoulder, arm and hand.

Symptoms depend on whether the compression is of nerves (neurogenic TOS), a vein (venous TOS) or an artery (arterial TOS). There are 3 types of thoracic outlet syndrome, let explain each.

Neurogenic TOS - a group of nerves called the brachial plexus is compressed, which come from the spinal cord. These nerves control muscle movements and feeling in the shoulder, arm and hand.

Venous TOS - occurs when one or more of the veins under the collarbone are compressed and damage which results in blood clots. Arterial TOS - occurs when one of the arteries under the collarbone is compressed, which may cause injury to the artery resulting in a bulge, known as an aneurysm or blood clot formation.

CAUSES:
Causes include anatomical defects, some people are born with an extra rib (cervical rib) or other structural abnormalities in the thoracic outlet. Injury - trauma from an accident or fall. Repetitive motions - overuse from sport or certain jobs, which leads to compression.

Poor Posture - drooping shoulders or a long neck can place extra pressure on the nerves and blood vessels. Pregnancy - changes during pregnancy can place pressure on nerves.

SYMPTOMS:
Symptoms include neurogenic nerve compression, aching, pain, numbness and tingling in the neck, shoulder, arm and hand. Weakness in the hand is also possible. Venous vein compression, swelling in the arm, arm fatique and a bluish tint to the hand (cyanosis).

Arterial artery compression, cold fingers or hands, a pale or bluish hand and possibly a pulsating lump near the collarbone.

TREATMENT:
Treatment focuses on reducing pain and inflammation, restoring mobility and improving posture through manual therapy, stretching, strengthening excercises, mobilization, nerve gliding and posture correction techniques.

Treatment available, contact me for more info 👍😉

23/10/2025

Let's explain the importance of the big toe in general balance 🤔

Did you know that the strength and flexibity of your big toe can impact your posture. The big toe plays an important role in the mechanics of the lower body, particularly during gait (walking and running).

As the foot rolls forward, the big toe pushes off the ground and propels the body forward. A foot Imbalance can affect the mechanics of the big toe by altering the way the weight is distributed across the foot, leading to decreased function, reduced propulsion and increased risk of injury.

A foot Imbalance can affect the mechanics of the big toe by altering the way the weight is distributed across the foot, leading to decreased function, reduced propulsion and increased risk of injury. Here are the top 5 benefits of improving big toe function for gait. Increased speed and efficiency - improving big toe function can enhance push-off and improve walking and running speed.

Reduced risk of injury - strong, flexible surfaces and reduce the risk of injury during gait. Improved balance and stability - the big toe plays a key role in maintaining balance and stability during gait and improving its function can enhance these factors.

Reduce pain and discomfort - addressing common big toe issues can help to alleviate pain and discomfort during gait.
Improved overall foot health - improving big toe function can have a positive impact on overall foot health, reducing the risk of other foot issues and improving quality of life.

Therapeutic insoles can help to promote proper big toe movement surfaces, which can in turn, help to reduce stress and strain on the feet, ankles, knees, hips and lower back.

TREATMENT:
A big toe injury can cause loss of balance. Big toe injuries needs to be addressed and treated accordingly to treat the cause and correct alignment to stabilize the weight bearing and improve overall gait.

Treatment available, contact me for more info 😉👍

22/10/2025

Repetitive Strain Injury. Understand the strain behind the pain 🤔

When muscles, tendons or nerves are overused through repetitive motion, micro-tears and inflammation can develop leading to persistent pain and weakness. Early assessment and corrective therapy can prevent long-term damage.

Repetitive strain injuries occur when continuous motion or overuse affects muscles, tendons or nerves, causing damage. Common in athletes and office workers, result in pain, weakness and reduced functional performance in the affected areas.

CAUSES:
Repetitive strain injury develops from repetitive activities, poor posture or inedequate recovery time. Tasks like typing or lifting or repetitive motions, such as tennis swings or turning screws, twisting the wrist ect, can progressively overload tissues, leading to inflammation, micro-tears and chronic strain.

The most commonly affected regions include the wrist, forearm's, shoulders and neck, which manifest through fine motor strain and postural imbalances as well as tendon irritation.

SYMPTOMS:
Early signs include localized pain, tingling, stiffness or swelling. Persistent repetitive strain injury may cause a burning sensation, weakness and loss of co-ordination, significantly impacting athletes performances, daily movement and overall quality of life if untreated.

Wrist pain, carpel Tunnel Syndrome, quervain's tenosynovitis. Neck pain, cervical strain/sprain headaches. Elbow pain, tennis/golfer's elbow. Overuse/repetitive strain injuries. Mid-back pain, postural strain overuse. Shoulder pain, rotator cuff strain/biceps tendonitis. .

TREATMENT:
Therapy provides evidence-based interventions to reduce pain, restore mobility and prevent recurrences. Techniques such as soft tissue mobilization, corrective excercises and ergonomic retraining enhance functional capacity to promote tissue recovery.

Take note that after treatment, rest is important to avoid re-injuring. Treatment available, contact me for more info 👍😉

21/10/2025

Why are Nerves different than muscles? 🤔

Nerves do not like to be stretched, they glide. Nerves are like power cords of the body. Unlike muscles, nerves are relatively inelastic but they do slide back and forth through whatever medium they are embedded in (muscle, fascia, spinal cord ect).

You can imagine nerves are like a piece of yarn sitting inside a plastic straw. If you tug on one end of the yarn, it easily slides through the straw. Likewise, in a body with healthy neuro dynamics, our nerves happily glide back and forth like a piece of dental floss and we don't even notice a sensation.

However, if we are experiencing "altered neuro dynamics" where something is disrupting the ability of our nerves to slide, like a tight muscle putting pressure on the nerve, or a decrease in blood supply to the nerve.

When we try to stretch our nerves, it can be placed under too much tension leading to sensations of pins and needles or tingling and numbness in the extremities like hands and fingers or feet and toes. Feeling usually "tight" despite stretching.

NERVES THAT EXPERIENCE TENSION: Sciatic Nerve - tension or discomfort in the low back, hamstring, calves or feet. The tension may feel like a stretch, tightness, tingling or mild pain. Femoral Nerve - tension or discomfort in the front of the hip, hip flexors or quads. The tension may feel like a stretch, tightness, tingling or mild pain.

Ulnar Nerve - tension or discomfort in the neck, chest, shoulder, upper arm, forearm, wrist or fingers (especially the ring and pinky finger). Median Nerve - tension or discomfort in the neck, chest, shoulder, upper arm, forearm, wrist or fingers (specifically the thumb, index and middle finger).

WHY ARE NERVES DIFFERENT? Nerves have a tipping point. Just like a rubber band, nerves can be damaged if they are stretched too far, which can impair their ability to function properly.

Nerves have limited elasticity and don't have the same elastic properties as muscles. Trying to stretch them like muscles can worsen symptoms. Nerves needs to glide. In a healthy body, nerves glide back and forth smoothly, similar to dental floss, which is why restoring this movement is key for nerve health.

TREATMENT:
Experience persistent symptoms like numbness, tingling, pain and discomfort, treatment is needed. Treatment include nerve gliding, which involves gentle, controlled movements that encourage the nerve to slide within its sheath. Nerve flossing, a technique that helps the nerve to move more freely through the tissues. Addressing underlying causes.

Treatment available, contact me for more info 😉👍

20/10/2025

What is Otitis Media? 🤔

Otitis Media is an infection of the middle ear, most commonly presenting with symptoms like ear pain, fever and difficulty sleeping. It is an inflammation and fluid buildup behind the eardrum caused by viruses or bacteria, often following a cold or other respiratory infection.

There are 3 types. Acute Otitis Media - a sudden onset of infection or inflammation in the middle ear. Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media - persistent or recurrent inflammation in middle ear. Otitis Media with effusion - fluid accumulation in the middle ear without active infection.

CAUSES:
Causes of Otitis Media include infections, the middle ear becomes infected with viruses or bacteria, which can enter from the throat or nose. Blocked eustachian tube, swelling from a cold, sore throat or allergies can block the eustachian tube, trapping fluid and creating an environment for infection. Enlarged or infected adenoids, swelling adenoids can physically obstruct the opening of the eustachian tubes.

SYMPTOMS:
Otitis Media can cause itching at first and cause you to feel sick with dizziness, vomiting and nausea. Other symptoms include ear pain, fever and tugging or pulling at the ear (especially in young children). Difficulty hearing or a feeling of fullness in the ear.

Irritability or fussiness. Drainage of fluid from the ear. Loss of balance and in some cases decreased appetite, difficulty sleeping as well as headaches.

TREATMENT:
Examination to check for any intra-cranial issues and cervical lymphadenopathy. Physiotherapy proved to be successful in specific excercises to improve eustachian tube function such as swallowing, yawning and the valsalva maneuver. This helps promote proper airflow to the middle ear, manipulation and facial stimulation to improve lymphatic drainage and muscle and nerve function.

Treatment available, contact me for more info 👍😉

16/10/2025

Shin Splints vs Stess Fracture. Let's explain the difference 🤔

Both injuries causes shin pain, but they are not the same. Shin splints are caused by inflammation of the muscles, tendons and bone tissue around the tibia, leading to pain over a wider area that may improve with warming-up.

A stress fracture is a tiny crack in the bone itself, causing more pinpoint pain in a specific spot that does not improve with rest and worsens during activity. While shin splints are painful, they are generally less serious and have a shorter recovery time compared to stress fractures.

CAUSES:
One reason it's difficult to tell shin splints and stress fractures apart is because they share many similar causes. Both types of injuries may occur when you ramp up your excercise routine too quickly following a break. Increase the intensity of excercise too fast during a workout. Elevate your exercise regime while preparing for a marathon or other high-impact event. What makes stress fractures unique is that they can also be caused by bone density conditions like osteoporosis.

SYMPTOMS:
It can be difficult to differentiate between the two types of injuries, because pain and tenderness are the main symptoms of both shin splints and stress fractures. However, the type of pain associated with each is different.

People with stress fractures will feel pain in a specific area of their leg, foot or ankle (where the break has occurred). Often that area will be tender to the touch.

Stress fracture pain is reproducible, which means that it continues to occur and doesn't improve with continued excercise. With a shin splint, pain tends to radiate across a large area, often inside or outside the entire length of the lower leg. Sometimes, pain from a shin splint will improve during excercise.

TREATMENT:
Seek treatment if the pain persist despite rest. If swelling and bruising is present. If the pain worsen over time with activity.

Treatment available, contact me for more details info 👍😉

15/10/2025

Deltoid Strain or AC Joint Injury? Let's explain 🤔

THE DELTOID MUSCLE is a large muscle that encompasses the shoulder joint. The deltoid is divided into 3 different portions or heads, the anterior (front), middle and posterior (back) portions of the deltoid.

The deltoid originates on the lateral aspect of the acromion and clavicle and then inserts on the the lateral aspect of the humerus. It's major action is to abduct the arm (lift the arm out to the side of the body) as well as assist in forward elevation (lifting the arm out in front of the body).

THE AC JOINT is formed at the junction of 3 bones. The collarbone (clavicle), the shoulder blade (scapula) and the arm bone (humerus). The scapula and clavical form the socket of the joint and the humerus has a round head that fits within this socket.

The end of the scapula is called the acromion and the joint between this part of the scapula and clavicle is called the acromio-clavicular joint.

STRAIN OR SPRAIN?
Strains are injuries to muscle tendon units. Sprains are injuries to ligaments. Because the deltoid is a muscle, it can be strained but not sprained.

IS IT A MUSCLE OR JOINT INJURY? The signs and symptoms of muscle and joint pain differs since the origin differs. Though some symptoms could be the same, the type of pain experienced and the associated symptoms are different. Let's take a look at the differences between these two pain conditions.

SYMPTOMS OF MUSCLE AND JOINT PAIN:
Symptoms of muscle pain include muscle spasms, weakness in the localised area. Co-ordination difficulties and stiffness. Paralysis in case of severe pain. Symptoms of joint pain include swelling in local areas surrounding the joints. A slight warmth and temperature rise in the affected area. Tenderness in the muscles surrounding the joints.

CAUSES OF MUSCLE AND JOINT PAIN: Causes of muscle pain include too much tension or stress that causes severe muscle pain at times. The body creates toxins as a result of stress and tension and this leads to pain in the muscle.Over-activity and injuries - overworking the muscle is over stretching the muscle which could lead to pain.

Causes of joint pain include injuries in the joint or bursae, ligaments and tendons of the muscles surrounding the joints.

CONCLUSION:
The basic difference between joint pain and muscle pain is that joint pain is local, surrounds only the bruised and affected joints, whereas muscle pain can be widespread throughout the body. Muscle pain usually sores the affected area, the pain increases when pressure is applied on the affected muscle. Joint pain is deeper, intense and troubles every movement. In fact, joint pain, unlike muscle pain, can be felt even when there is no external activity taking place.

Treatment available, contact me for more info 👍😉

14/10/2025

Ballerina Feet💃, common foot injuries in ballet dancing 🤔

Ballerina Feet, also known as ballet dancer's feet, refers to the physical effects that result from the intense training and demands of ballet dancing. This can happen due to many elements involving the art of ballet, from footwear to specific techniques and positions.

Excessive stress is placed on the foot due to various positions or poor technique at the hip and knee. This in turn can lead to injuries and strains on the foot especially the toes. Let's look at most common injuries from ballet dancers.

Hammer Toe - a condition where toes become permanently bent. Sesamoiditis - inflammation of small bones in the ball of foot. Trigger Toe - pain in big toe caused by damage to muscle or tendon controlling the toes. Hallux Rigidus - stiffness in big toe joint. Stress Fractures - small cracks in bones caused by repetitive stress. Plantar Faciitis - inflammation of the tissue on the bottom of foot.

Achillis Tendonitis - inflammation of the tendon connecting the calf muscle to heel joint. Flexor Hallucis Longus Tendinopathy - inflammation of the tendon that runs to the big toe.

CAUSES:
Improper Footwear - pointe shoes that are too tight or not broken in can create pressure points and friction. Poor Technique - faulty alignment, weak foot muscles or incorrect weight distribution can increase stress. Overuse - repetitive strain from dancing, especially en pointe can lead to overuse injuries.

Early Training - starting pointe work before the bones are strong enough can lead to deformities (young girls).

SYMPTOMS:
If you or you're kids are a ballet dancer, chances are your feet are going through a fair amount of stress. But it's important to know when an injury is serious and need early treatment. Severe Pain - pain in the feet that's severe. Swelling - swollen and visible redness and warmth in the affected area is a sign of inflammation.

Numbness and/or Tingling - may be due to nerve damage or nerve compression. Limited range of Motion - feet are stiff and difficult to move. Never ignore these symptoms to prevent permanent damage especially with young children.

TREATMENT:
Dancer's Feet needs special treatment. A big part of treatment is correcting the training technique that led to the injury, otherwise you risk injuring the same area again. Proper foot alignment, nerve decompression, mobilization of the feet and calf ect.

Treatment available, contact me for more info 👍😉

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