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Perth Wellness Annual Christmas Charity Drive

It is that time of the year again! Our Annual Christmas Charity Day will fall on 29th December 2020. 2020 has been a turbulent year for many of our friends, family, and clients, as residents living in Western Australia, we have been truly fortunate to have weathered the storm smoother than some of our Eastern counterparts.

Physiothearapy for Japanese Speaking Clients

Physiothearapy for Japanese Speaking Clients (1)

はじめまして、野澤涼です。理学療法士（physiotherapist）として働いています。日本でも理学療法士として約9年ほど働いた後、カーティン大学で勉強してオーストラリアの理学療法士の資格を取得しました。

Korean-Fluent Chiropractor West Perth

Korean-Fluent Chiropractor West Perth (1)

Many people in the area suffer from various types of body aches and pain that seem to be challenging to treat effectively. Over time, this sort of ongoing pain can truly limit a person’s overall health and inner well-being. While there are prescription medications often used to treat serious pain conditions, these strong drugs come with a multitude of unwanted and even dangerous side effects.

What is Bruxism?

What is Bruxism - Perth Wellness Centre Blog (1)

Bruxism is an involuntary clenching of the jaw and teeth grinding. It is one of the most common causes of temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) in Australia and the world. Some of its symptoms include facial pain, headaches, earaches, waking up with fatigue, pain and stiffness in the temporomandibular joint and surrounding muscles, etc.

카이로프랙틱이란 무엇인가요 (What is Chiropractic)

카이로프랙터로 일하는 동안 카이로프랙틱에 대해 잘 알지못하고 방문하시는 분들을 종종 마주칩니다. 그 예로 단순 마사지를 요구하시는 분부터 주사와같은 시술을 문의하시는 분, 물리치료를 받으러 오셨다는 분들이 계십니다. 그래서 카이로프랙틱이란 무엇인가에대한 올바른 정보와 저희 클리닉에 방문하시면 어떤 도움을 받으실 수 있는지 알려 드리고자 합니다.

How Physiotherapists address Cervicogenic Headaches

How Physiotherapists address Cervicogenic Headaches

Headaches can be mild, moderate and severe, and these painful occurrences come in several forms. Some types of headaches originate in the soft tissues of the neck region but the actual pain is felt in the head hence the term headache.

Sunday & Public Holiday Chiropractic Appointments

Sunday & Public Holiday Chiropractic Appointments - Perth Wellness Centre

Pain and stiffness in our joints, muscles and bones can become debilitating if these symptoms go on for a time period. Sports injuries, work mishaps and slip and fall events may all result in serious discomfort. When a body is in enough pain, it can disrupt the person’s daily routine.

Why Your Chiropractor is Recommending Pilates

Why Your Chiropractor is Recommending Pilates (1)

Many people suffer from some type of back or neck pain. This could be due to improper alignment of the spinal column and neck. Certain activities may strain the back, hips, legs, neck or other body parts if not performed in the correct way and manner.

Understanding and Addressing Myofascial Pain

Understanding and Addressing Myofascial Pain - Perth Wellness Centre (1)

Myofascial pain refers to pain caused by muscle irritation. The pain may be caused by pressure that is applied to sensitive spots called “trigger points” that develop deeper into the ropey taut bands that make up muscle tissue. If the pain is ongoing, the patient may have myofascial pain syndrome.

Understanding and Addressing Lymphorrhea

Understanding and Addressing Lymphorrhea - Perth Wellness Centre (1)

In humans, the lymphatic system is responsible for removing cellular waste, absorbing those unhealthy fats in the digestive system, maintenance of proper body fluid levels and protecting the entire body from foreign invaders like bacteria that can cause illness.

Understanding and Addressing Lymphorrhea

Lymphedema Management & Massage for Lymphatic Drainage

In humans, the lymphatic system is responsible for removing cellular waste, absorbing those unhealthy fats in the digestive system, maintenance of proper body fluid levels and protecting the entire body from foreign invaders like bacteria that can cause illness. How healthy your lymphatic system is directly relates to one’s overall immune system health.

What Exactly Is Lymphedma & Lymphorrhea?

Lymphedema may occur later in live after age 35, and this is when the arms, legs, hands, feet and/or genitals become swollen with lymph pockets unable to move through the body as they are supposed to do. If this swelling is bad enough, the person might notice clear to slightly yellow or amber tinged watery fluid leaking out onto the skin surface overtop of where the swelling is. This condition is referred to as lymphorrhea.

The Amazing Journey of Lymph Fluid Through the Body

First, before becoming lymph, this fluid is part of the arterial blood plasma. Once inside tissues, the fluid is called extracellular fluid. This fluid flows into all of the tiny interstitial spaces within tissue where the fluid leaves needed oxygen and nutrients for healthy cell growth.

At the same time, the fluid also picks up unwanted cellular debris and waste. Almost all of this fluid still termed extracellular fluid will connect up with venous blood. The smaller remaining fluid amount is what doctors call lymph fluid.

The lymph fluid then continues to pick up and absorb harmful cellular waste as muscle activity also helps push or pump this fluid back up to the neck region. Along the way, the lymph fluid is filtered of its waste particles as the fluid passes through the cleansing lymph nodes.

Common Causes for Lymphorrhea Explained

The most common cause for lymphorrhea is surgery that involves removing lymph nodes due to cancer. Cancers of the neck and chest/breast area often result in lymphedema of the arms, underarms, hands and neck/jaw regions.

If the lymphedema is not treated promptly, the swollen area often begins to secrete drops of lymph fluid onto the skin’s surface. This generally occurs through small skin cuts, tears or abrasions that develop due to the underlying edema or swelling. The excess pressure than forces lymph fluid droplets out.

The Dire Importance of Addressing Lymphorrhea Quickly

If leaky lymph fluid is not immediately addressed, it can lead to serious and sometimes life-threatening complications like cellulitis an infection of the skin. Skin infections are common because the lymph fluid that leaks out is high in proteins which are very irritating to the skin and can lead to skin breakage letting dangerous bacteria to enter the body.

Treat the Leaking Lymph Fluid

Clean affected skin area and apply clean dry dressings. Wrap the area with gauze wrap then elevate leg/arm to encourage drainage. Change bandages when wet. Often, a doctor will want the affected limb wrapped tightly with short-stretch compression bandage wraps for one to two days.

Click here to contact Perth Wellness Centre or call (08) 9321 1964 for more information about Lymphorrhea.

Understanding and Addressing Lymphorrhea

Understanding and Addressing Lymphorrhea - Perth Wellness Centre (1)

Lymphedema Management & Massage for Lymphatic Drainage

In humans, the lymphatic system is responsible for removing cellular waste, absorbing those unhealthy fats in the digestive system, maintenance of proper body fluid levels and protecting the entire body from foreign invaders like bacteria that can cause illness. How healthy your lymphatic system is directly relates to one’s overall immune system health.

What Exactly Is Lymphedma & Lymphorrhea?

Lymphedema may occur later in live after age 35, and this is when the arms, legs, hands, feet and/or genitals become swollen with lymph pockets unable to move through the body as they are supposed to do. If this swelling is bad enough, the person might notice clear to slightly yellow or amber tinged watery fluid leaking out onto the skin surface overtop of where the swelling is. This condition is referred to as lymphorrhea.

The Amazing Journey of Lymph Fluid Through the Body

First, before becoming lymph, this fluid is part of the arterial blood plasma. Once inside tissues, the fluid is called extracellular fluid. This fluid flows into all of the tiny interstitial spaces within tissue where the fluid leaves needed oxygen and nutrients for healthy cell growth.

At the same time, the fluid also picks up unwanted cellular debris and waste. Almost all of this fluid still termed extracellular fluid will connect up with venous blood. The smaller remaining fluid amount is what doctors call lymph fluid.

The lymph fluid then continues to pick up and absorb harmful cellular waste as muscle activity also helps push or pump this fluid back up to the neck region. Along the way, the lymph fluid is filtered of its waste particles as the fluid passes through the cleansing lymph nodes.

Common Causes for Lymphorrhea Explained

The most common cause for lymphorrhea is surgery that involves removing lymph nodes due to cancer. Cancers of the neck and chest/breast area often result in lymphedema of the arms, underarms, hands and neck/jaw regions.

If the lymphedema is not treated promptly, the swollen area often begins to secrete drops of lymph fluid onto the skin’s surface. This generally occurs through small skin cuts, tears or abrasions that develop due to the underlying edema or swelling. The excess pressure than forces lymph fluid droplets out.

The Dire Importance of Addressing Lymphorrhea Quickly

If leaky lymph fluid is not immediately addressed, it can lead to serious and sometimes life-threatening complications like cellulitis an infection of the skin. Skin infections are common because the lymph fluid that leaks out is high in proteins which are very irritating to the skin and can lead to skin breakage letting dangerous bacteria to enter the body.

Treat the Leaking Lymph Fluid

Clean affected skin area and apply clean dry dressings. Wrap the area with gauze wrap then elevate leg/arm to encourage drainage. Change bandages when wet. Often, a doctor will want the affected limb wrapped tightly with short-stretch compression bandage wraps for one to two days.

Click here to contact Perth Wellness Centre or call (08) 9321 1964 for more information about Lymphorrhea.