CEDAR GROVE CLINIC

Tendons are strong bands or cords of tissue that attach muscle to bone. They help move the bones and joints when muscles contract.

A specialty that, by using mechanical force and movements, remediates impairments and promotes mobility and quality of life.

Whiplash injury is a type of neck injury caused by sudden movement of the head forwards, backwards or sideways.

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Repetitive strain injury is a term used to describe the pain felt in muscles, nerves and tendons caused by repetitive movement and overuse.

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Shin splints is the name for pain in the shins, or the front of the lower legs, usually caused by exercise. They aren't usually serious, but can stop you from exercising and may get worse.

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Like most athletes, you undoubtedly want to reduce or eliminate your chances of injury while participating in your sport.

A type of massage therapy, deep tissue massage uses firm pressure and slow strokes to reach deeper layers of muscle and fascia.

Ankle injuries are common in primary care, A&E and sports medicine. Most are inversion and plantar flexion injuries that lead to damage to the lateral ligaments..

A muscle strain happens when the fibres in the muscle get stretched or torn, this usually happens during strenuous sports, such as sprinting or playing football.

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An Achilles tendon injury is a fairly common and painful sports injury. It can also be caused by wearing high heels. The Achilles tendon links calf muscles to the heel bone.

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Treatment for a sports injury will depend on factors such as how severe the injury is and the part of your body affected.

Remedial massage is one of the most effective and readily available ways to prevent and treat muscle injuries, pain and soreness.

Fortunately, most episodes of back pain will heal with time: approximately 50% of patients will feel relief from low back pain within two weeks.

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A sprain occurs when one or more ligaments have been stretched, twisted or torn, usually as a result of excessive force being applied to a joint. A strain occurs when muscle fibres stretch or tear.

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