Swedish massage

Swedish massage is a common type of massage that can help your muscles relax and relieve stress. Learn about what to expect from a Swedish massage.

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Remedial massage

Remedial massage can help relieve problems with muscles that are damaged, knotted, tense or immobile. Learn about the benefits of remedial massage.

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Sports massage

Sports massage is designed to help people who exercise. It can aid healing after an injury. Learn more about what to expect from a sports massage.

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Massage therapy guide

Through manipulating the body's soft tissues, massage therapists can help manage a range of conditions. Learn more about the different types of massage.

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Chiropractors and chiropractic treatment

Chiropractors use therapies, such as chiropractic manipulation and massage, to help treat and prevent musculoskeletal problems including back and neck pain.

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Osteopathy

Osteopathy focuses on treating pain, injuries and movement problems. Read about the role of an osteopath and how osteopathic treatment may help you.

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Chinese traditional medicine

Based on ancient practices, traditional Chinese medicine uses techniques such as acupuncture, tai chi, herbal medicines and other mind body practices.

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Acupuncture

Acupuncture is a Chinese medicine treatment. Practitioners use needles to stimulate points in the body to help in the treatment of some conditions.

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Lymphoedema

Lymphoedema is swelling in your soft tissues due to fluid build-up in your lymphatic system. Find out about lymphoedema, its causes and treatments.

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Torticollis

Torticollis (stiffness in the neck) can lead to difficulty and pain when turning the head. Learn about its causes, symptoms and treatments.

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Calf pain

Calf pain is often caused by muscle strain or cramps due to exercise, dehydration or mineral deficiency. But it can signal something more serious.

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Wrist pain

Wrist pain can happen suddenly or can be chronic. Read more to learn what causes it, and how to treat and prevent wrist pain.

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Piriformis syndrome

Piriformis syndrome can cause pain in your buttocks and all the way down your legs. Read more to learn about causes and how to treat your symptoms.

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Tension headache

Tension headaches are very common and experienced by almost everyone. Learn more about tension headaches, their symptoms, causes and treatments.

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Dupuytren's contracture

Dupuytren's contracture causes one or more of your fingers to bend towards the palm of your hand. Find out more about Dupuytren's contracture.

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Raynaud's phenomenon

Read about Raynaud's phenomenon, where parts of your body (often the fingers) change colour and feel numb and cool when you get cold or stressed.

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Oxytocin

Oxytocin is a hormone that plays an important role in both the female and male reproductive system.

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Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy can help treat a range of health problems. Learn about what physiotherapists do, the conditions they treat and how they can help you.

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Tendinitis

Tendinitis (tendonitis) is an inflamed tendon, often in the shoulder, elbow, wrist, knee or heel. Read about symptoms, treatment and prevention

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Shoulder pain

Shoulder pain has many different causes. The pain may occur in the joint itself, or in the many muscles, tendons and ligaments in the shoulders.

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Tendinopathy

Tendinopathy is a painful condition that occurs with overuse or injury of tendons. Read about symptoms, treatment, prevention and when to see a doctor.

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Neck pain

Neck pain is a common condition that can affect anyone. Neck pain can have different causes. Learn what can cause neck pain and how to treat it here.

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Hip pain

Hip pain is very common. Learn more about the signs, symptoms, and treatments for hip pain and when to seek medical attention.

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Fluid retention

Fluid retention (oedema) is when you have a build-up of fluid in your body. Find out about the causes, symptoms and treatments for fluid retention.

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Condoms

Male or female condoms are important forms of contraception that can prevent most sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and unplanned pregnancy.

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Mastitis

Mastitis occurs when breast tissue becomes inflamed, and usually happens in people who are breastfeeding. Mastitis can lead to infection.

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Sex and disability

Read on for information on things to think about with regard to sex and disability, including safe sex, contraception and consent.

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Bell’s palsy

Bell's palsy is a sudden weakness or paralysis of muscles on one side of your face. Find out about treatment and recovery from Bell’s palsy.

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Knee injuries

It can be easy to injure your knee and cause a strain or sprain. Find out how knee injuries are treated and can be managed at home.

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Black eye

A black eye is a bruise in the tissues around the eye. It's a good idea to get it checked by a doctor to rule out more serious eye injuries.

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