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Is Your Neck the Hidden Cause of Your Headaches?
🔍 What Is a Cervicogenic Headache?
A cervicogenic headache is a type of headache that actually comes from your neck — not your head.
It’s caused by dysfunction or tension in the upper cervical spine — the joints, discs, and soft tissues at the top of your neck.
Typical signs of a cervicogenic headache include:
Pain that starts in the neck and radiates to the head
Headache on one side (that doesn’t shift sides)
Pain triggered by certain neck movements or awkward
Julian Simpson
3 days ago4 min read


Discover the Top 3 Muscle Culprits Behind Your Low Back Pain
Low Back Pain (up to 90%)often lacks an identifiable pathoanatomical cause is classified as non-specific. In such cases, while various lumbar structures, such as intervertebral disks and facet joints, are plausible pain sources, clinical tests cannot reliably attribute pain symptoms to any particular structure
Muscles are a frequent source of symptoms associated with LBP . Myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) are defined as “hyperirritable spots in skeletal muscle, associa
Julian Simpson
Oct 112 min read


🦠 Feeling Achy After winter colds and Covid? Your Nutrient Levels Could Be to Blame
🦠 Feeling Achy After COVID? Your Nutrient Levels Could Be to Blame If you’ve been feeling more tired, achy, or stiff since having COVID...
Julian Simpson
Oct 87 min read


Why Nurses Hurt: The Hidden Toll of Shift Work on Your Spine
If you’re a nurse (or know one), you already know the job is tough. Long hours, heavy lifting, and being on your feet for most of the day (or night!) can take a serious toll on the body.
But did you know? Around 20% of workers have non-standard schedules like rotating or night shifts—and in healthcare, that number is even higher. While shift work keeps hospitals running 24/7, it also comes with a price: musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) like back pain, shoulder strain, wrist
Julian Simpson
Oct 711 min read


Irregular Eating Habits Could Be the Hidden Cause of Your Migraines
Irregular Eating Habits Could Be the Hidden Cause of Your Migraines
The development of various headache types or their progression to chronic forms can be linked to a number of dietary practices and lifestyle choices
Around the world , right now , an active headache is present in 52% of the population
Only 1% of the population never get a headache in their lifetime
Julian Simpson
Oct 62 min read


Knee Braces- Can they help your recovery?
Knee Braces- Can they help your recovery?
Julian Simpson
Oct 42 min read


Effective Exercise Patterns to Alleviate Severe Headaches and Migraines in Adults
Nearly 12% of the population suffers from migraines, with higher prevalence rates among adults aged 20-65 years
A 2025 study looked into 3 types of exercise: Vigorous, Moderate and Muscle Strengthening exercise
Muscle-strengthening exercises may offer unique advantages, particularly through targeted strengthening of the neck, shoulders, and upper limbs
Julian Simpson
Sep 292 min read


Understanding Musculoskeletal Disorders in Computer Workers: Prevention and Management Strategies
Understanding Musculoskeletal Disorders in Computer Workers: Prevention and Management Strategies
Julian Simpson
Sep 272 min read


Nutrition After 80: Fueling Strength, Energy & Independence
Common Digestive Shifts After 80 👵👴
🍽️ Chewing challenges (weaker bite, fewer dental options)
💧 Less saliva (making swallowing trickier)
🥣 Reduced stomach acid & enzymes (slower digestion)
🌀 Slower intestinal movement (hello, constipation!)
🔄 Reduced gut microbiota diversity (less “good bacteria” for digestion)
Pro tip: soft, nutrient-packed foods like yogurt, veggie purees, smoothies, and soups are easier to digest while still packing a punch.
Julian Simpson
Sep 233 min read


Unlocking Relief: The Impact of Exercise on Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy
Patients with chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy often present sensory symptoms such as tingling and numbness, and some complain of pain, namely spontaneous pain and increased sensitivity to innocuous (allodynia) or noxious (hyperalgesia) stimuli
The current thinking for recommendations for cancer patients is:
To do at least 150 to 300 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity
75 to 150 minutes of vigorous-intensity activity
OR a combination of bo
Julian Simpson
Sep 224 min read


Can Chiropractic Care Really Help Alleviate Migraines?
What Chiropractors do to help alleviate Headaches
Many research articles state patients received 2 months of care, with 14-16 session
Julian Simpson
Sep 224 min read


Discover the Benefits of Shockwave Therapy and Swimming for Relieving Low Back Pain
Why swimming?
Aquatic exercise therapy utilises the buoyancy, resistance, and thermal effects of water to provide a low-impact, weight-relieving environment that helps strengthen muscles, improve joint flexibility, and enhance motor function and posture control
Julian Simpson
Sep 202 min read


Migraine, Menopause & Magnesium: What Every Woman Should Know
Migraine, Menopause & Magnesium: What Every Woman Should Know
Migraines aren’t “just headaches” — they’re a complex and often debilitating neurological condition. If you’ve ever battled one, you know how much they can interfere with work, family, and everyday life. And here’s the kicker: women are hit harder. In fact, women experience migraines two to three times more often than men.
So why the difference? One big reason comes down to hormones.
Julian Simpson
Sep 163 min read


Migraines, Diet & Wellness: What You Need to Know
If you’ve ever had a migraine, you know it’s not just a headache. Migraines are a complex neurological condition that can cause pulsating, one-sided pain, nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light or sound. Some people even experience visual changes — zigzag lines, flashing lights, or blurry vision — before or during an attack.
And here’s the staggering fact: migraines affect over 1 billion people worldwide.
Julian Simpson
Sep 163 min read


Bend It, Don’t Break It: The Lowdown on Lumbar Flexion and Low Back Pain
Bend It, Don’t Break It: The Lowdown on Lumbar Flexion and Low Back Pain
Hey there, back pain warriors! If your lower back has ever screamed, “Why me?!” during a Netflix binge or while tying your shoes, you’re not alone. Low back pain (LBP) is the world’s most common musculoskeletal party crasher, affecting a whopping 577 million people globally. That’s more people than the entire population of North America! And guess what? About 90% of these cases are labeled as non-sp
Julian Simpson
Sep 165 min read


Can Chiropractic Treatment Reduce Medication Overuse Headache in Adults With Tension-Type Headache?
Can Chiropractic Treatment Reduce Medication Overuse Headache in Adults With Tension-Type Headache?
Tension-type headache (TTH) is the mo
Julian Simpson
Sep 153 min read


Why Cupping Could Be the Solution for Your Long-Term Pain
Why Cupping Could Be the Solution for Your Long-Term Pain
In 2019, the estimated global prevalence of chronic musculoskeletal disorders reached 1.52 billion cases
Some drugs like opioid painkillers have been opposed by current guidelines for CMP, because of the rising rates of opioid overdose deaths and other serious harms
It has been indicated that long-term use of non-opioid drugs for relieving CMP (eg, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and Cyclooxygenase-2) ma
Julian Simpson
Sep 132 min read


Enhancing Postural Stability through Hip Exercises for Chronic Lower Back Pain Relief
Enhancing Postural Stability through Hip Exercises for Chronic Lower Back Pain Relief
Lower back pain (LBP) occurs in 80% of the general population at least once during a person’s lifetime, with the highest prevalence rate being in the 40–80 age group.
90% of non-specific LBP (NSLBP) cases are classified as chronic LBP
Factors that can lead to non-specific low back pain are:
Lumbar Subluxations
Hip height differences
Weak core muscles
Weak hip musc
Julian Simpson
Sep 82 min read


Why Managing Stress is Key to Improving Sports Performance and Preventing Low Back Pain
Why Managing Stress is Key to Improving Sports Performance and Preventing Low Back Pain
Growing evidence suggests that the thoracolumbar
Julian Simpson
Sep 83 min read


Understanding Crossfit Shoulder Injuries and How to Prevent Them
What is crossfit and why can it cause shoulder problems:
CrossFit (CF) workouts are composed of high intensity and variety functional movements, integrating elements from weightlifting, gymnastics, and cardiovascular exercises aiming to enhance strength, stamina, flexibility, and coordination .
Both aerobic and anaerobic energy systems are engaged, exemplified by benchmark workouts like Isabel, which demand maximal effort and considerable energy expenditure .
Julian Simpson
Sep 62 min read
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