The Different Types Of Headaches
By Dr. Kwok Bill Leung (B.ChiroSc, M.Chiro, B Physio) Headaches can be caused anything from minor discomfort to excruciating pain. There are numerous varieties of headaches, each with a unique combination of signs and symptoms. Chiropractic care and physical therapy can help address the underlying causes of headaches and offer long-term relief, whereas painkillers can […]
How To Boost And Improve Your Immune System With Food
By Taras Makarenko, certified Nutritionist at Hong Kong Sports Clinic Our immune system is responsible for protecting us from harmful pathogens and diseases. While genetics and environmental factors play a role in how our immune system functions, research has shown that our diet and lifestyle can also significantly impact our immune health. In this article, […]
Boost Your Brain Health with These Tips
By Taras Makarenko, certified Nutritionist at Hong Kong Sports Clinic The brain is a complex organ that requires a steady supply of nutrients to function properly. A balanced diet that includes essential vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients is critical for maintaining optimal brain health. Studies have found that certain nutrients, such as omega-3 fatty acids, […]
The Benefits of Healthy Eating for Longevity and Disease Prevention
By Taras Makarenko, certified Nutritionist at Hong Kong Sports Clinic Healthy eating is often considered a cornerstone of good health and with good reason. The latest scientific evidence shows that food can influence our health in specific and beneficial ways and that we can use this knowledge to make informed decisions about what we eat […]
Why Strengthening Is Important For Pain
If you have ever been to a physiotherapist for your pain, you have most likely been sent home with a list of exercises – that you probably never end up doing, because who has time for that? Trust me when I say that we are very aware of how little time our patients have, yet […]
Who Cares If I Can Squat?!
I know, I know. I am not here to tell you “you have to go to the gym and do squats!” – except, I am. Bear with me a moment and let me explain why. Why squats matter Not everyone has the goal to be strong and muscular, or to lift heavy weights, but I […]
Why Poor Posture Causes Upper Back And Neck Pain
I am sure that by now everyone who works in an office knows that the cause of upper back and neck pain in office workers is: Poor Posture! Most will also know that poor posture is related to something called ‘Ergonomics’. I’m not going to bore you with that same old speech. Let us rather […]
Neck Pain In The Office
We all know that staring at a computer screen all day can be a real pain in the neck, but why does it cause us so much pain? I am sure that you have been told countless times that “you have to raise your computer screen” or “you have to wear these trendy new blue-light […]
How Your Hips Can Cause Your Lower Back Pain
Lower back pain is one of the most prevalent pains affecting office workers. Undoubtedly, this is due to the extended periods of time spent sitting at their desks. It is unrealistic for a health professional to advise you to spend less time sitting and you would be very unlikely to find one telling you to […]
Dry Needling – The Method Behind The Madness
There are two groups of people in the world: those who have trouble with the concept that sticking needles into their bodies can be good for them (be it acupuncture, injections or even drawing blood)… and then you get those who do it for fun – and yes, we are talking to you with the […]
