So you went to the doctor presenting with pain. You were lead down a path which involved getting an ultrasound or an MRI and an inflamed tendon or bursa was found. A simple solution to this was suggested – a cortisone injection. Where you’ll receive a quick injection which will act as a strong anti-inflammatory […]

But first, let’s start with what is a Nutritionist? A Nutritionist Practices Nutritional Medicine which is based based on naturopathic principles which treat the root cause of your symptoms/ conditions. By treating the cause, you alleviate the symptoms. We also treat the 'whole' person and not just a symptom which allows your body to use […]

Chiropractors treat neck and spinal problems! Whether it stems from muscle, joint, nerve or disc, we have a solution. There is nothing worse than waking up with a neck full of ache. Most people at some point will wake up feeling a pinch in the neck and shoulder. Whether it was sleeping in a new […]

How your knee pain may be associated with your hips… Do you suffer from chronic knee injury? Maybe it comes and goes after exercise? Heard the term Patellofemoral pain syndrome used? The expertise of a physio can help connect the dots surrounding knee pain through  analysis of the biomechanics of the leg as a whole. […]

Do you have sudden weakness in certain shoulder movements? Sudden weakness in external shoulder rotation with or without pain may be related to irritation of the suprascapular nerve. It’s a nerve that comes from the neck and travels through the shoulder blade. It controls the external rotators of the shoulder including the Supraspinatus and Infraspinatus […]

Three hours of yoga a week for a year improved serum levels of adipokines — proteins secreted by fat cells, which are involved in inflammation — in patients with high-normal blood pressure and metabolic syndrome in a new study. These findings, by Rashmi Supriya, PhD, from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, China, and colleagues, were […]

Lovers of Indian food, give yourselves a second helping: Daily consumption of a certain form of curcumin — the substance that gives Indian curry its bright color — improved memory and mood in people with mild, age-related memory loss, according to the results of a study conducted by UCLA researchers. The research, published online Jan. […]

Is your training buddy broken? Health Space can help! Everyone knows the pain of finally getting into an exercise routine with a friend, and then facing disruptions when one of you gets injured. But at Health Space, we have an amazing team of integrated and holistic therapists to help get you and your friend back […]

Before you ask, no I am not Chinese. I am English/Scottish decent and about as pasty white as you can get. That doesn’t mean that I do not enjoy and respect the many cultures we welcome in this country. I do not observe any of the traditions around the Lunar New Year personally, however I […]

Tennis elbow is an inflammation or degeneration of muscles in the forearm that allow you to bend your wrist back. It causes pain in the outside of the elbow and can radiate down to the wrist, which may worsen with particular wrist movements.  Tennis elbow can come on from a recent change in workload, an overloading of wrist activity or a change in use of racquets, tools or […]

Prepping for Period Leading up to your period, your body undergoes a couple of changes which may results in what’s known as Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) which let’s be honest, no one needs in their life. Here are some explanations as to what is going on and what you can do about it: My Back Hurts! […]

What is a detox? Detoxification is the body’s way of eliminating waste and toxins.   Our bodies detox naturally every day and usually do it well, but occasionally our toxic load becomes too great and our body systems need some help to detox efficiently. Why do we need to detox? Everyday we are exposed to toxins, […]

Menstrual cycles are one of those things in life that most women have a bit of love-hate relationship with. From food cravings to low energy to abdominal cramps, sometimes it can feel like your reproductive system is plotting against you, but it really isn’t! By having a good understanding of your cycle and taking control […]

The Luteal phase is the second half of your cycle starting with ovulation (Day 13-14*) and ending either with pregnancy or just before your period starts (Day 28*). During this phase, the follicle becomes the copurs luteum and secretes high amounts of progesterone.  Progesterone is a key hormone for prepping the uterus for pregnancy, making […]

That time of year has come again, with a lot of people now trying to recover from over eating and over drinking during the Christmas period; stomachs are bloated, livers are tired and skin looks anything but fresh and dewy. So what can you do to recalibrate? You may have heard that detoxing isn’t a […]

Poor posture and abnormal movement patterns are associated with lower back pain. Poor function of the lumbar spine at a segmental level is split into two categories, spasticity and instability, ie tight or unstable. Instability is defined as “ abnormal response to applied loads and is characterized by movement of spinal segments beyond their normal […]

Everyone knows sleep is important and that you need roughly 7-8hours for a good night sleep. It is gateway for recovery and resetting your body to function properly for the next day. Not enough sleep you feel tired and groggy, but why? A recent study published in October 2013 found out that on a molecular […]

Why is the spine so important? Your spine is the central pillar of your body and has two main functions. It keeps you upright and protects the part of the Central nervous system (CNS) called the spinal cord that is essentially the master control system of the body. Not only does the CNS control movement, […]

1. Organize & stabilize spine: keep spine in a neutral position, no local flexion or extension faults, whilst keeping the core switched on 2. Create torque in your primary engines: The primary engines being your shoulders and hips. When adding torque you want to have external rotation within the socket to "tighten" the joint and […]

Hurt your lower back? This is a common condition we see at Health Space clinics. Although this is a common condition, the diagnosis of what contributed to developing your lower back pain is unique and therefore the assessments and treatment methods will differ for everyone. We know that most episodes of lower back pain will […]