Quest for the Perfect Sleep
Sleeping well is so important yet we put so little importance on it… until now that is. With the rise in popularity of digital devices, come problems with poor posture and neck pain, which affect the quality of sleep. Bad sleep then further aggravates the poor posture and neck pain, causing a vicious cycle. The […]
Trigger Points and Trigger Point Therapy
Myofascial Trigger Point Therapy, also known as “Trigger Point Therapy “, refers to the treatment of myofascial trigger points (MTrP) or ‘trigger points’ (TrP) that are found in muscles or fascia. MTrPs are uncomfortable, tender, and tense regions that are found around the body. History of Trigger Points The study of muscular pain can be […]
5 Reasons Why You Should Swim
Swimming has been an exercise used for all ages and has an extensive history in sports. Most apartments or the neighbourhood clubs that I have come across have at least 1 swimming pool where the residents are able to utilize. However it is sad to see that swimming pools are underutilized which is common in today’s time where […]
What should I do in the gym?
With instructions to every exercise imaginable at our fingertips: You’d think that we’d be the healthiest generation in human history. Spoiler alert: We’re not. With abundance comes confusion. The most common question with exercise “Where do I begin?” I believe the answer comes from self-inquiry, here’s a few to get you started: “What would I […]
How to unlock a stiff neck?
Have you ever woken up from bed in the morning and suddenly you aren’t able to turn your neck? You have no idea how it happened, and the pain may be quite unbearable. It is very likely you have a condition known as ‘Acute Torticollis’. Acute Torticollis occurs when the muscles of neck region become […]
What is that popping sound?
We often joke that as chiropractors we give you “the crack” that you need. We also have patients constantly asking us why they did not hear a popping/cracking sound and if they do, is it okay or healthy to have such sounds come from their joints. Here are some commonly asked questions and their answers […]
Aging Together – Part 3
In my final Aging Together series, we will shift our focus to identifying the signs and symptoms of vision, hearing, weight, and mobility issues. In addition, I will also give some suggestions on how aging can be slowed down. More importantly, my role as a physiotherapist is to help older adults maintain independence or improve […]
Aging Together – Part 2
In my previous post, I discussed about how aging affects your loved one. In today’s post, I will write about how an aging loved one might affect you, what can you do about it and what are some important aging signs to look for. An aging loved one can affect you in many ways: • […]
Aging Together – Part 1
In medicine, more than 65 years old is defined as elderly. How many of you are living with a loved one that are considered elderly? I am by no means an expert, but I have had the experience of working with the elderly throughout my career. Some people suggest that we should treat them like […]
Personal Protection & Safety Awareness
In today’s hectic social climate, it is often easy to take one’s safety and security for granted. As an initiative from Healthworks, we are currently providing training in Personal Protection and Safety Awareness that cater to personal, group, or corporate settings. Our trainer U-waye Chong is currently spearheading this initiative to help all interested individuals […]
