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Elevated First Rib Exercises & Cause Explained!

Elevated First Rib Exercises & Cause Explained!

An elevated first rib can often be associated with neck and shoulder pain. Similarly, first rib dysfunction can be one of the main contributing factors to something like Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. One commonly held belief about the cause of an elevated first rib is “tight” 

Are Your Headaches Neck-Related? How to Self-Diagnose and Treat at Home

Are Your Headaches Neck-Related? How to Self-Diagnose and Treat at Home

Do you suffer from headaches? More importantly, do you feel like they’re under control? If like many, you experience regular headaches you’ll know how debilitating they can be. Particularly when they create such a handbrake on your capacity to think, be social and happy. So 

11 Physical Signs the Modern World Is Taking Its Toll (And How to Fight Back)

11 Physical Signs the Modern World Is Taking Its Toll (And How to Fight Back)

The modern world looks a little different to the one we inherited 20-30 years ago. And the demands on the human body have shifted. The rise of technology and a sedentary lifestyle presents a unique set of musculoskeletal challenges for us to overcome. A battle 

What is Fibromyalgia: A Fresh Perspective on a Very Real Condition

What is Fibromyalgia: A Fresh Perspective on a Very Real Condition

Before we discuss Fibromyalgia, I want to start things off with a quick disclaimer. The information in this article draws from my clinical experience as a Physiotherapist (Physical Therapist). It’s what I’ve come to understand actively trying to solve the Fibromyalgia puzzle for my patients.