We are all guilty of it! Using Google search to find a diagnosis for our symptoms or concerns and putting our trust into what "Dr Google" has to say. Sometimes even convincing ourselves of a far serious condition then we actually have! Unfortunately to write a medical based post, blog or website you do not require a degree in medicine or a Bachelor of Allied Health for that matter. Therefore how do we know that what we are reading is right or even evidence based? Most of us believe we are inte...

Ever Hear of Charcot Marie Tooth? My guess would be no, however with Motor Neuron Disease getting more funding and public support recently I thought it may be of interest to some to learn about motor neuron disease and how it can be picked up and diagnosed in the lower limbs and feet. Charcot Marie Tooth Disease is a general term given for a range genetic disorders that affect the peripheral nervous system, with around 1 in 2,500 Australians thought to be affected. The peripheral nervous syst...

What are those 'knots' you’re feeling? As a Myotherapist, many clients come in with muscular pain, which can often be pinpointed to a specific knot in the muscle. These 'knots', or trigger points can be the cause of much pain and affect everyday life and movement. They can refer pain to other areas in the body and become a cause of tension headaches and even migraines. So what are these trigger points? They are usually pea size, yet can feel bigger. They are a part of the muscle that ...