Anatomy The gluteus medius muscle runs from your hip bone and ends behind a bony prominence on your femur called the greater trochanter. The muscle joins to the greater trochanter through a piece of connective tissue called a tendon. This muscle is very important for keeping the pelvis stable when you walk. It also moves…
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Stress injuries begin as early-stage bone softening which, if poorly managed, can progress to full-blown fractures. Traditionally these injuries were managed by resting for 6-8 weeks before returning to physical activity, however this approach actually leaves patients worse off: with higher chance of re-injury and delayed return to sport timeframes (1). Our bones are constantly…
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Because it’s winter and getting out of bed in the morning feels on par with scaling Mount Everest in terms of difficulty, sleep is well and truly at the forefront of our minds. We sat down with our resident Chinese Medicine Specialist, Ester to get the low-down on all things related to catching those precious…
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Do you crave sugar based snacks throughout the day? Do you want to control your blood sugar levels and maintain energy levels as well as a healthy weight? Research has shown that acupuncture and moxibustion (herbal heat therapy) may reduce your sugar cravings to improve your blood sugar levels. 1, 2, 3, 7 Moxibustion at certain…
What is Olecranon Bursitis? Olecranon bursitis is inflammation of the bursa that sits over the point of your elbow. This bursa is a fluid filled sac which allows your elbow to bend and straighten easier by letting the skin move easily over your elbow bones. When the bursa becomes inflamed movement of your elbow may…
In the third of our Injuries Unpacked series, we’re looking at elbow ligament injury. Ligaments in the Elbow The elbow has three main ligaments that help keep it stable during movement. The most common ligament to be injured is the medial collateral ligament that lies on the inside of your elbow. How does an elbow…
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