Category: Pain Science & Inflammation

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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.

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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.

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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“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 ...

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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 ...

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