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Back Health and Pilates

Back Health and Pilates

Back health? The back is one of the most important parts of the human body, but sadly it is also one of the most neglected. Back muscles give power to the body and connect the hips, buttocks, chest, shoulder and neck. Why back health is important Having good back...
Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex (TFCC)

Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex (TFCC)

The triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) is a small, load-bearing, disc-shaped structure located on the pinky (baby/small finger) side of your wrist. A TFCC injury is the most common cause of wrist pain on the pinky side. It can either be sustained due to trauma...
Persistent or Chronic Pain

Persistent or Chronic Pain

What is persistent pain? Persistent pain refers to pain in any joint/area of the body that is felt on most days of the month for more than three months. (Train Pain Academy, 2023) Pain itself is defined as: “An unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated...
What is Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS)?

What is Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS)?

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome is an unusual condition that occurs in less than 8% of the population. It affects women 4 times more frequently than men and is often found in younger overhead athletes. The condition is due to the compression of blood vessels and nerves in...