What causes ankylosing spondylitis? The simple answer is, we do not know. Research so far suggests that the disease is related to the presence of a particular gene called the HLA-B27 gene in your body. However, this is still currently debated and is by no means confirmed. The reality is, we do not know what…
Author Archives: Winsen Citra
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Sep
Sep
What causes stiffness? There are many causes to joint stiffness. These include: Poor posture – be it sitting or sleeping, a poor posture will cause your body to be held in an awkward position for long hours, causing stiffness. Age – sadly, you do get stiffer as you age. Weight – this one isn’t so…
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Aug
Aug
Is Hypermobility Bad? As with most things, it depends. Most kids have some degree of hypermobility which tend to disappear as they grow older. Women, in general, are also more mobile than men. Your race may also affect whether or not you’re more mobile. In most cases, as long as you’re asymptomatic, it’s not a…
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Jul
Jul
What causes pins and needles? Most commonly, pins and needles is caused by sitting or lying in a fixed position for a prolonged period of time. Usually, this position has to be one that put compression to your nerves or your blood vessels. This results in your nerves having reduced ability to conduct electrical signals…
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Jul
Jul
Why you get injured playing golf The simple answer is you have poor technique. If you’ve spent a lot of time and effort to correcting your golf swing technique, but still can’t get it right and end up getting injured, then the problem lies with the following issues: You lack flexibility – unfortunately, no matter…
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Jul
Jul
What can I do? There are a few things that you can do to reduce your shoulder pain while running: Strengthen your core muscles – this will not only benefit you by helping you run in a more upright position, it will also help you to breathe more naturally from your core rather than using…
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Jun
Jun
What is shoulder blade stability? The shoulder blade coordinates it’s movements with your arm movement. This coordination is what physiotherapists call scapulohumeral rhythm. If you have poor coordination between your shoulder blade and arm movement, it can make your shoulder move less efficiently resulting in loss of strength and mobility. This lack of coordination can…
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Jun
Jun
What is it? Vertigo is not actually a condition. It is a symptom which describes the sensation of motion that I described above. Conditions that can cause it include: Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) – this a condition that is due to a crystal in your ear being dislodged, causing your sense of balance to…
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May
May
How Does Sports Massage Differ? Though some of the techniques used can be like a regular massage, the end goal of sports massage is different. Unlike regular spa massage, it has a specific goal of maximising your mobility. It is a form of therapy that is used to prepare your body for sports or to…
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Apr
Apr
What causes neck pain while driving? One of the biggest contributor to neck pain with any activities is your posture. It usually comes about when you hold your head in an extended position and use your arms and upper body for long periods of time. Does this activity sound familiar? If it is, that’s because…
