http://PainBustersClinic.com.au Chronic muscle pain and its treatment en-us Copyright 2009 Sat, 20 Jun 2009 03:00:03 -0400 http://www.painbustersclinic.com.au/problems/osteoarthritis.htmWith respect to osteoarthritis, joint pain is often the result of chemicals in our body known as prostaglandins and leukotrienes, no to mention lack of cartiladge. Understanding these pain causing biochemicals affords us the ability to properly treat sore joints without dangerous NSAIDS and COX-2 inhibitors.Sat, 20 Jun 2009 03:00:03 -0400 http://www.painbustersclinic.com.au/causes-pain/chronic-pain.htmChronic pain is medically defined as pain that has lasted 6 months or longer. This constant or intermittent pain has often outlived its purpose, as it does not help the body to prevent injury. It is often more difficult to treat than acute pain. Expert physician care is generally necessary to treat any pain that has become chronic.Sat, 20 Jun 2009 03:00:03 -0400 http://www.painbustersclinic.com.au/body/nervous-system.htmThe nervous system of an animal coordinates the activity of the muscles, monitors the organs, constructs and processes input from the senses and initiates actionsSat, 20 Jun 2009 03:00:03 -0400 http://www.painbustersclinic.com.au/treat/myotherapy.htmA Myofascial Trigger Point Therapist takes four steps to eliminate chronic myofascial pain: assess the patient; eliminate the active trigger points; stretch the muacle; prescribe stretching exercises.Sat, 20 Jun 2009 03:00:03 -0400 http://www.painbustersclinic.com.au/causes-pain/gate-control-theory.htmThe gate control theory of pain of Ronald Melzack and Patrick D Wall arises from evolutionary psychology. It holds that evolution of intelligence in any natural environment, historically, begins with the recognition of the entitys own body - called the kinesthetic sense.Sat, 20 Jun 2009 03:00:03 -0400 http://www.painbustersclinic.com.au/treat/massage-therapy-3.htmThe benefits are numerous and the results can be immediate for many of your daily health problems. Massage therapy has become increasingly popular in these fast paced times of stress and the complications with drug therapies. A personal Massage Therapist is not just for the super athlete or the wealthy business tycoon any more. Touch is as essential to a healthy and happy life as eating right, getting proper sleep, and exercising.Sat, 20 Jun 2009 03:00:03 -0400 http://www.painbustersclinic.com.au/pain-areas/carpal-tunnel.htmCarpal tunnel syndrome is a a disorder where the median nerve is compressed at the wrist, this causes tingling and weakness at parts of the hand. It is commonly caused by strain placed on the hand, for instance gripping and typing, which are usually performed repetitively in a persons occupation.Sat, 20 Jun 2009 03:00:03 -0400 http://www.painbustersclinic.com.au/problems/vomiting.htmCyclic vomiting syndrome may sometimes be caused by the belch button - a little-known or undertood trigger point.Sat, 20 Jun 2009 03:00:03 -0400 http://www.painbustersclinic.com.au/problems/weak-leg.htmThe moment she walked into the clinic I knew that this was more than your every- day sort of problem. Mrs Brown was an elderly lady somewhere between 70 and 80, and she entered the room leading with her left foot and dragging the right one along the floor.Sat, 20 Jun 2009 03:00:03 -0400 http://www.painbustersclinic.com.au/causes-pain/allergies.htmYes, food allergies are very common in migraine cases, but a food allergy can cause muscle pain anywhere in the body.Sat, 20 Jun 2009 03:00:03 -0400