No one ever wants to get into a car accident, yet they are one of the most common accidents you might experience during your lifetime. Luckily, most people who experience car accidents are able to escape with minimal or no injuries. However, did you know that car accidents are a primary cause of neck [...]
Kyphosis (also known as hunchback or dowager’s hump) is one of the most visually obvious types of back conditions you might experience or see around you. Compared to scoliosis where the spine curves from side to side, kyphosis is a front-to-back curve of the vertebrae. This rounded front-to-back curve of the upper spine creates [...]
What Is Dry Needling? Dry needling is a modern Western approach to traditional needle therapy that aims to reduce muscular tension and pain. In Singapore, we might be more familiar with the traditional Asian treatment of acupuncture, but there are some differences between these 2 approaches that are important to know. If you are [...]
Did you know that we spend almost half of our lives in bed asleep? While we sleep, our body is physically and mentally recuperating while preparing us to face the next day - so sleep is actually an essential part of our daily routine even if we’re not awake to consciously enjoy it. This [...]
Have you ever thought about how much we move in a day? From the time you wake up to the time you go to sleep, there are many small movements that can lead to joint pain. These everyday movements may not seem like they would cause any damage, but over time these motions can [...]
Stretching is an easy way to wake up your muscles and get the blood flowing. While stretching is common for pre-workouts, having a stretching routine every morning can also help to relieve the tension from sleeping in the same position and get you ready for the day’s activities. It maintains the range of movement [...]
Troubled by the dull back ache that’s been ongoing for a while? While it's normal to have back pain from time to time, it is not a good indicator when the pain continues and is severe enough to interfere with your daily activities. With several treatments to consider in Singapore, you can learn about [...]
As one of the most complex joints in the body, the wrist is more prone to pain than any other joint. In fact, if you are experiencing some discomfort in your wrist area, it’s not just you. Wrist pain is something that many people experience at some point in their lives. It can range [...]
Whether you are in your first few months of taking care of your newborn or raising a toddler, the everyday tasks of being a mother can be taxing on anyone. Repetitive movements such as hunching over during breastfeeding and carrying your growing child may overstress your neck muscles and add strain to the back. [...]
Increasing your work-from-home (WFH) comfort can make a significant difference in terms of health and productivity, more so if it is a change that’s here to stay. To avoid the physical issues all deskbound workers are prone to even when working from home, it’s easy to make some simple adjustments to your home workspace. [...]
