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Bulging Disc Treatment

The spinal “column” is a very strong structure, made up of 24 moveable back bones with 23 discs separating each of these bones. It is an essential structure, being the frame-work of our body, however, if we suffer from ‘disc’ problems, we feel so disabled and cannot do a thing, we can hardly move and sometimes we cannot even move off the bed.

We often hear said “I have a slipped disc” or “I have a bulging disc “or “I have a herniated disc”. What does this mean? Are they one and the same condition? These three terms are all generally interchangeable by the majority of us but have very different outcomes.

Generally disc disorders can be defined as ‘contained’ or ‘non-contained’, A disc has a very strong tough fibrous outer structure, with a softer gel like substance in the centre. A bulging disc that is a contained disc disorder, means that the soft inner gel like part, remains contained within the tough outer structure. A herniated or ruptured disc is an example of a non-contained disc which means that the soft gel inside has partially or completely broken through the tough outer layer spreading into the spinal cord and affecting the nervous system resulting in intense pain. Disc’s problems can be very serious and must be treated very carefully this is when bulging disc treatment in North Sydney, Gladesville, Crows Nest and Mosman by Chiropractor Adam Meredith and his team is an essential step to take to alleviate your disc symptoms.

A lot of people do not even know that they have a bulging disc and can generally live with this ailment for many years without it causing any problems, whereas, others suffer from intense pain and suffer symptoms such as leg weakness, foot problems, tingling (pins & needles) sensations in the legs and even numbness in the limbs.
For a lot of patients the disc pain comes on with little or no trauma or provocation. Poor posture can dramatically load up a disc creating increase strain and wear and tear. A thorough look at a persons posture can determine if their discs are under increased strain.

Unfortunately discs are unable to repair themselves so even mild pain should be thoroughly examined and where appropriate bulging disc treatment in North Sydney, Gladesville, Crows Nest and Mosman should be considered. Adam Meredith and his team at the Spine and Health Centres understand the link between posture and health and have had great success in treating bulging discs and related disc problems.

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Headache and Migraine Treatment

Who has never suffered from a headache? I don’t think that there is one person alive who has never suffered from a headache. Some of us suffer from an occasional headache; others suffer from migraines which can be severely debilitating. Chiropractor Adam Meredith said his headache & migraine treatment in North Sydney, Gladesville, Crows Nest and Mosman Spine and Health Centres are gaining remarkable results with their accurate diagnosis and subsequent treatment.

One of the most common forms of illness in Australia is actually headaches and/or migraines with 1 in 6 people taking headache tablets every day. There are so many different types of headaches, with so many different types of treatments. Recent research is showing more and more that problems with the musco-skeletal system, either directly or referred, are responsible for headaches and migraines, and this is why Adam and his team at North Sydney, Gladesville, Crows Nest and Mosman Spine and Health Centres understand the link between posture and health and have had great success in treating people with headaches and migraines.

The symptoms of migraines vary from person to person, apart from pain in the head, symptoms can include nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to sounds and/or light as well as sensitivity to certain smells, and vision can also be affected. Headaches or migraines can last from a few hours up to a few days and in severe cases even a few weeks.

As headaches and migraines vary greatly from person to person so does the subsequent treatment, and generally there are only four forms of treatment recommended by medico’s, they being; Avoid the trigger factors if you have previously identified them: pain medication; preventative medication and then non-drug treatment such as yoga, hypnotherapy etc

People get to recognize their own ‘triggers’ that can cause the onset of a migraine and try to avoid them as much as possible. Common triggers can include food, such as chocolate, cheese and alcohol, hormonal changes such as the menstrual cycle and emotional stress or fatigue.

Headaches, particularly migraines are complex conditions and because the exact causes cannot be identified medically, it makes treatment and prevention difficult; however, headache & migraine treatment in North Sydney, Gladesville, Crows Nest and Mosman Spine and Health Centres is certainly alleviating symptoms for a lot of clients.

A major reason Adam and his team are so successful in treating headaches and migraines at their North Sydney Gladesville, Crows Nest and Mosman Spine and Health Centres is their focus on reversing forward head posture. Adam states that a lot of his clients who suffer bad headaches and migraines, get great relief after their posture has been restored to normal.

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Neck Problems Treatment

Did you know that your neck is made up of seven bones called vertebrae all stacked on top of each other? Did you know that these vertebrae have cartilage around them to protect them and that they are attached together with this cartilage? Yes, the neck is a very delicate part of your body and needs to be looked after and this is where Adam and his team, who understand the link between posture and good health, are able to assist you with neck problem treatment in North Sydney at their Spine and Health Clinic. As well as diagnosing and treating your neck problems they also focus on the long term preservation of all of these intricate parts of your upper body.

As you all know, the neck is constantly moving, every minute of the day we are awake (and even sometimes when we are asleep) which means it is generally more susceptible to injury, wear and tear. Even though accidents and degenerative diseases such as arthritis are common causes of neck pain, the majority of causes are poor posture which is an area that Chiropractor Adam Meredith says he has had great results in his North Sydney clinic through diagnosis, treatment, education and training.

A lot of neck problems can be caused by wear and tear in everyday life.But the major cause of neck pain for most of us is from forward head posture. Poor posture causes the bones in the neck to compensate and this leads to neck pain and the increased likely hood of developing arthritis. About 95% of the population has forward head posture and this is largely due to prolonged computer use. It is not until you correct the forward head posture that you can allow the neck to heal and the pain to go away.

Most of these we treat ourselves with rest; gentle massage or heat packs. We may be prescribed laser or ultrasound treatments with an ongoing exercise program, this is all fine but unless one removes the cause of the pain, by restoring the posture to normal it will continue to aggravate us for as long as we live. Adam Meredith and his team have a health and wellness centre in North Sydney and are able to restore your posture (check out the before and after photo’s) and remove the cause of your neck pain. Determining the amount of forward head posture is the first step to recovery. Adam is able to discover the anatomical reason for your neck pain specific to your own body and then focus on neck problem treatment in North Sydney.