Geelong Medical & Health Group News

8 Signs You Might Have Nerve Damage

March 15 2018

There are billions of nerves in your body. Most of them, your peripheral nerves, are like branches of a tree that spread out all over and transmit messages back to the “trunk”—your brain and spinal cord. When everything goes smoothly, your brain gets the info it needs so that you can move your muscles, recognise...


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Everyday Activities That Can Damage Your Spine

December 30 2017

The spine is literally the backbone of your body that keeps it together. It’s important that you take care of it at any age. Below is a list of everyday activities that, as it turns out, might harm your spine. Brushing your teeth When we stand, the pressure on the spine is much higher than during a long walk. If you have to stand for hours every day, you should...


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Avoid These Tendon-Damaging Habits

November 11 2017

Your tendons are tough yet elastic bands of tissue that attach your muscles to your bones, and you have around 4,000 of them all over your body, according to experts. Other than connecting muscles to bones, your tendons also make it possible for you to move your various joints. Overuse of your tendons can leave it inflamed, which...


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