Carpal tunnel syndrome You're working at your desk, trying to ignore the tingling or numbness you've had for months in your hand and wrist. Suddenly, a sharp, piercing pain shoots through the wrist and up your arm. Just a passing cramp? More likely you have carpal tunnel syndrome, a painful progressive condition caused by compression of a key nerve in the wrist. Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition in which there is pressure on the median nerve -- the nerve in the wrist that supplies f...
Health Tips
How much sugar is really in our favourite drinks? Too much sugar in the diet can lead to obesity, diabetes, tooth decay and a range of other chronic yet preventable diseases. Most people are aware of the high levels of sugar in foods such as sweet biscuits, lollies, ice cream and sweet cereals such as fruit loops, however many people are oblivious to the extreme amount of sugar they are consuming each day through sugary drinks. So how much sugar is in soft drinks, energy drinks and juices?...
If you’re involved in the fitness community even a little bit, chances are you’ve heard of CrossFit. CrossFit is a strength and conditioning program, with the goal of improving fitness. It prides itself on constantly varied, high intensity, functional workouts that are broad, general, and inclusive to all. Workouts involve weight lifting or weight training, sprinting or distance running and gymnastics. Workouts are typically short—20 minutes or less—and intense, demanding all-out physical exe...
Trigger Balls / Spikey Balls and Backballs Bodysmart has trigger balls available to buy at the clinic in Perth CBD and they are often prescribed by our Physiotherapists and Chiropractors. Trigger balls can be very effective in loosening tight muscles and can be used for a range of injuries. The video and handouts featured below help patients to understand some self maintenance techniques which can help to reduce aches and pains. Trigger balls are available for purchase from our Perth C...
