Exergaming

We've always loved our video games, but this was the decade we realized that we could play games and get fit at the same time - or at least get off the couch a little more. The introduction of the Nintendo Wii changed how we play games and even how we exercise. The interactivity of the controllers and the ability to track body movement gave us a whole new way to move and a host of fitness games likeWii Fit, Wii Fit Plus, EA Sports Active and EA Sports Active: More Workouts.

Celebrities also jumped on the Wii train with Daisy Fuentes Pilatesand Jillian Michael's Fitness Ultimatum 2010, both of which failed to thrill.

Who could predict that we would be balancing on virtual tightropes or juggling imaginary balls for exercise?

Neck Pain - What is it and how can we help?

So here at PhysioOne we have decided to help increase your knowledge about certain pains and injuries so that you can make informed decisions when it comes to getting treatment for them.

Todays Blog we are going to explain Neck Pain.

Neck pain can be caused by muscle tension, postural stresses and injury, or from nerve and disc pressure or even cervical vertebrae strain.

Most people will experience neck pain at some point in their lives. Neck pain can be acute, meaning it lasts a few hours to a few weeks, or it can be chronic. Neck pain that lasts several weeks or longer is considered chronic neck pain. Most causes of neck pain aren’t serious.

There are seven vertebrae that are the bony building blocks of the spine in the neck (the cervical vertebrae) that surround the spinal cord and canal. Between these vertebrae are discs, and nearby pass the nerves of the neck.

A variety of causes of neck pain have been identified including osteoarthritis, disc disorders, trauma, whiplash amongst many others. The cause may not identifiable in a number of patients. This is why your physiotherapist will assess for impaired function of muscle, ligaments and nerve tissue potentially associated with your neck problem.

PhysioOne will determine the problem and treat this accordingly.

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If any of the above sounds like you then give us a call on 5208218 and make an appointment!