Category: Pain Science & Inflammation

Prehab

The Power of Prehab: Why Strengthening Before Hip and Knee Replacement Surgery is Crucial

Undergoing hip or knee replacement surgery is a significant step towards improving mobility and reducing chronic pain. However, what many people don’t realise is that the journey to recovery doesn’t ...

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Shoulder Pain When Bench Pressing? Could Be Due to Bursitis or Impingement

Shoulder pain during a bench press can seriously derail your progress and leave you frustrated. Two common reasons for this pain are shoulder bursitis and shoulder impingement. These conditions are ...

Stay in the Game: Pre-Season Strength Testing

When the season begins, every athlete, whether amateur, elite or a weekend warrior wants to be at their peak. But the truth is, peak performance doesn’t begin on match day. ...

Workout intensity to avoid injury

Why Gradually Increasing Workout Intensity is Key to Avoid Injury

When it comes to fitness, motivation and enthusiasm are key drivers of progress. However, there’s a fine line between challenging your body and overloading it. One of the most common ...

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Pillow Talk: The Missing Piece to Helping Your Neck Pain

If you’re waking up with neck pain or feeling like you’ve “slept wrong”, we might ask you to tell us about your pillow. Weird question, right? One often overlooked factor ...

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Hip Flexor Tendinopathy: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

Hip flexor tendinopathy is a common condition affecting the tendons of the hip flexors, a group of  muscles that play a key role in activities such as walking, running, and ...

Debunking Myths and Exploring the Benefits of Vitamin Supplementation for Overall Health - Invigorate Health and Performance

Vitamin Supplementation; Debunking Myths and Exploring the Benefits for Overall Health

In the search for optimal health, many people look to vitamin supplementation as a means to fill potential nutritional gaps and enhance their health and well-being. However, amidst the plethora ...

Arthritis and Exercise: Your Guide to Active Pain Management - Invigorate Health and Performance

Arthritis and Exercise: Your Guide to Active Pain Management

It's crucial to remember that exercise doesn't have to mean strenuous workouts at the gym. Gentle, low-impact activities can be highly effective in managing arthritis pain.

The Water Bucket Analogy on Pain - Invigorate Health and Performance

The Water Bucket Analogy on Pain

Pain, as weird as this sounds, can be likened to a bucket of water. The water bucket analogy provides a simple yet powerful visualisation of pain accumulation. Each drop of ...

Moving Through Arthritis: How Exercise Eases Joint Pain - Invigorate Health and Performance

Moving Through Arthritis: How Exercise Eases Joint Pain

There are many different varieties of arthritis, but the two most prevalent forms are rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and osteoarthritis (OA). Inflammation of the joints causes discomfort, stiffness, and a reduction ...

Embrace the Motion: Why Moving Matters in Pain Management - Invigorate Health and Performance

Embrace the Motion: Why Moving Matters in Pain Management

sometimes, the best medicine isn't found in stillness but in motion. Yep, you heard me right! Moving, even when it hurts a bit, can be a game-changer in your journey ...

How Your Food Choices Impact Your Pain: The Simple Connection Between Diet and Gut Health - Invigorate Health and Performance

How Your Food Choices Impact Your Pain: The Simple Connection Between Diet and Gut Health

Have you ever considered that what you eat could affect how much pain you feel? It turns out, there's a direct link between the food you put into your body ...

Tape Talk: Busting the Myths Surrounding Kinesiology Tape - Invigorate Health and Performance

Tape Talk: Busting the Myths Surrounding Kinesiology Tape

With its vibrant colours being displayed on the limbs of athletes and fitness enthusiasts, kinesiology tape has become a well known sight in the world of sports and rehabilitation.

Cortisone Injections: What are they and how do they help? - Invigorate Health and Performance

Cortisone Injections: What are they and how do they help?

Cortisone injections offer a valuable solution for managing joint pain and inflammation, providing temporary relief while underlying issues are addressed. When combined with physiotherapy and a comprehensive rehabilitation program, individuals ...

Role of Active Therapy in Treatment - Invigorate Health and Performance

Role of Active Therapy in Treatment

When we are in pain the common thought is to rest up and stop moving completely, correct? WRONG. Research shows us that appropriate rehabilitation plans and active movement can help ...

Pain holding you back? -Invigorate Health and Performance

Pain holding you back?

It's no secret that rehabilitation exercises can be a real pain in the...well, you know. But fear not, because there are techniques that can help reduce our pain sensitivity and ...

The Effect of Turmeric on Inflammation, Joint Pain and Arthritis - Invigorate Health and Performance

The Effect of Turmeric on Inflammation, Joint Pain and Arthritis

Turmeric contains a powerful compound called curcumin, which is responsible for its many health benefits. Curcumin has been extensively researched and has been found to have potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant ...

“Its my Sciatica playing up again” - Invigorate Health and Performance

“Its my Sciatica playing up again”

Sciatica is a symptom of an underlying condition that affects the sciatic nerve. When something compresses or irritates the nerve, it can cause pain, tingling, and numbness that radiates down ...

Ice? Heat? Rest? Sleep? How the heck do I manage this acute injury! -Invigorate Health and Performance

Ice? Heat? Rest? Sleep? How the heck do I manage this acute injury!

Out with the old and in with the new! Did you know the PEACE & LOVE method of dealing with acute injuries has been shown to lead to a faster ...

The Dynamic Duo: How Cardio and Strength Training Can Transform Your Body and Mind - Invigorate Health and Performance

The Dynamic Duo: How Cardio and Strength Training Can Transform Your Body and Mind

Strength and cardio training are both essential forms of exercise that offer a wide range of health and fitness benefits. Regular participation in both types of training can improve muscle ...

Big toe? What's the big deal? - Invigorate Health and Performance

Big toe? What’s the big deal?

That's right, we're talking about the big toe - the often forgotten and neglected digit of our feet. But trust me, this tiny little guy plays a big role in ...

The Bursitis Boogie: How to Shake off Shoulder Pain - Invigorate Health and Performance

The Bursitis Boogie: How to Shake off Shoulder Pain

Subacromial bursitis is a common injury that can be caused by repetitive overhead motions, age, obesity, and certain medical conditions. But with proper treatment, rehabilitation and activity, you will be ...

Thoracic Spine Mobility - Why is it important? - Invigorate Health and Performance

Thoracic Spine Mobility – Why is it important?

The mobility of the thoracic spine is crucial for maintaining good posture, reducing pain and stiffness, and preventing injuries. By incorporating exercises and activities that focus on improving thoracic spine ...

The Sprainful Truth: A Look at ATFL Ankle Injuries - Invigorate Health and Performance

The Sprainful Truth: A Look at ATFL Ankle Injuries

It's one of the most common injuries out there, and if you're reading this, there's a good chance you or someone you know has experienced the pain and frustration that ...

Jumper's knee stopping you in your tracks? -Invigorate Health and Performance

Jumper’s knee stopping you in your tracks?

Patella tendinopathy is a knee condition caused by overuse or repetitive stress. It can be treated through a three-phase rehabilitation process and has a generally positive prognosis. Make sure you ...

Are shin splints affecting your running?

Shin Splints Impacting Your Running?

Shin splints are one of the most common running injuries, reported to make up to 12-18 per cent of all running injuries. Make sure you read this article to get ...

Frozen Shoulder - Why does it occur and are you at risk? - Invigorate Health and Performance

Frozen Shoulder – Why does it occur and are you at risk? 

Have you been suffering with shoulder stiffness? Severe shoulder pain associated with lack of motion? Has this pain been present for months/years? If you’ve nodded your way through these questions, ...

The benefits of Chiropractic adjustments - What do they actually do? - Invigorate Health and Performance

The benefits of Chiropractic adjustments – What do they actually do?

There are a couple of the headache questions that a Chiropractor has to deal with on the daily. So today I’m gonna give you guys an insight into what an ...

How does dehydration cause back pain?

Dehydration and Back Pain

We all know drinking water is vital for our general wellbeing, but did you know it is important for our spinal health?

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Reasons Your Plantar Fasciitis is Not Getting Better

Many people find their plantar fasciitis hard to shake off. Read here to find out the 4 most common reasons why your plantar fasciitis is not getting better.

Discs don't slip

Discs Don’t Slip

Discs don't slip. In fact, it's impossible for your disc to slip. Why, then, do people say it so often? Find out here!