How to manage an ankle sprain

Ankle

Most people have experienced a rolled ankle in their lifetime, and they can happen any time, anywhere. Although sport, especially those involving a lot of jumping and changing direction, are responsible for many ankle sprains, they can also occur due to something as simple as stepping off a curb incorrectly. Because of this, it is…

Sciatica – what it is and what it isn’t

Back

There is a common misconception that any pain in the leg is ‘sciatica’, however, true sciatica is a term that describes the symptoms caused by the sciatic nerve being pinched or compressed, not pain resulting from other issues such as referred joint, disc or muscular pain. The sciatic nerve runs from the lower back, through…