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"Running causes arthritis to your knee and hip joints" Really? I'm sure you heard this statement or a variation of it more than once. But how much of it is…

With summer just around the corner it's time to think about injury prevention when playing summer sports. Hey, you don't want to spend half of the summer on the bench…

What is the true cause of your hip pain?   Trochanteric bursistis or as it is often referred to, greater trochanteric pain syndrome (GTPS) affects between 1.8 and 5.6 patients…

Plantar fasciitis, otherwise often referred to as "heel spur" is very common. Around 10% of people will suffer from plantar fasciitis in their lifetime. Yes, that's right 1 in 10.…

Trying to get fit too fast? Everyone likes to see quick results, however there are times when the body is just not ready. The majority of running injuries are caused…

I'll get straight to the point… First the bad news... People who are physically inactive can lose as much as 3 percent to 5 percent of their muscle mass per…

Did you know that according to ACC statistics during the last Easter holidays 11,077 kiwis hurt themselves at home? In fact, home is one of the most high-risk places for…

Sciatica is a serious condition that affects your lower back and one of your legs. It is usually caused by a herniated disc in your lower back. The disc protrudes…

Do you ever end up with back or neck pain while driving? If you do the information in this article may prove vital for you so keep reading. Do you…

Ever wonder how acupuncture works? Or perhaps you doubted that it works altogether? That is completely understandable as acupuncture has only recently started to be recognised by the Western medical…