Antidepressant drugs, including the best-selling Prozac, simply do not work as advertised, according to a comprehensive review by U.S. and Canadian researchers.
After examining all data available for the drugs -- including clinical trials that manufacturers did not publish at the time -- it was found that patients taking the drugs improved just as much as those taking placebo pills. This study is unique as it is the first time all data was used for the antidepressants Prozac, Seroxat, Effexor, and Serzone.
MORE...Back pain is its own symptom. However, there are various ways to feel back pain, and your symptoms depend on what is causing your pain and where it is affecting your spine.
Your back pain may be acute or chronic. Acute pain lasts four to six weeks, but chronic pain is persistent, long-term pain-sometimes lasting throughout life. At times, people with chronic pain can have episodes of acute pain.
MORE...Back pain is a condition that affects many people in both childhood and adulthood. Left untreated, it can develop into a debilitating complaint that impeeds on many aspects of your life.
A major part of your treatment is educating you on how, why and where your pain originates. Learning and understanding the Anatomy of your Back Pain will provide you with a big step towards feeling better, quicker.
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The Spinal Centre is a premium supplier of Bioceuticals health products and natural medicines within Australia. We carry the entire range of Bioceuticals natural medicines and deliver all over the world.
We act as the online dispensary service for health care practitioners to provide their patients with access to all the Bioceuticals Range in one convenient location - at the best price!
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We carry a comprehensive range of Blackmores Professional product. Blackmores Professional natural medicines have been developed over many years in Australia, with a strong practitioner focus. Blackmores Professional offer safe, efficacious, and very high quality products that are available below.
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Cathay Herbal was born on the fact that the Chinese had 4,000 years of recorded medical experience that forms the largest body of medical knowledge in the world today.
The backbone of this knowledge is the classic herbal formulas ranging in age and usage from 4,000 to 200 years. It was upon these formulas Cathay Herbal built its business and its reputation.
Behind these formulas is a long history of efficacy and clinical experience. The possibility of unwanted side effects has been filtered out over this long period.
We bring you a wide range of Cathay Herbal Traditional Chinese Medicine. These medicines are useful in the treatment of a range of clinical conditions.
Dentons is a unique product which offers the greatest range of shaped therapeutic pillows. All 10 designs are exclusively manufactured in SOFTEC (TM) moulded foam, formulated to a prescribed resilience in the best therapeutic interests of the user.
As the only Australian pillow manufacturer to back their moulded products with a 5 year guarantee not to sag, lose shape or crumble. Each of the 10 designs fulfil most of the different shape needs of Australians. All the designs were determined after consulting with Physiotherapists, Chiropractors and Orthopaedic specialists at home and abroad.
The Borden Company in Singapore has produced the well-known Eagle Brand Medicated Oil since 1960. Also known as the 'Green Oil', Eagle Brand medicated oil was formulated in 1935 by a German chemist, Wilhelm Hauffmann, and grew in popularity until it dominated the local market for medicated oil in the post war period.
Currently, the factory produces as many as 6 million bottles annually of Eagle Brand Medicated Oil. Known for its soothing therapeutic effect, Eagle Brand Medicated Oil is a favourite in many Australian homes.
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We carry a comprehensive range of Eagle Pharmaceuticals products. Eagle Pharmaceuticals provide high quality, reliable and efficacious vitamin, mineral, herbal and nutritional supplements.
Some of the Eagle Pharmaceuticals range such as Tresos*B, are arguably the biggest selling product in the practitioner market. Others, like Beta A-C and Digestaid, have been long-standing favourites with naturopaths and healthcare professionals.
Elastoplast is synonymous with with high-quality sports medicine and rehabilitation products. It is used by elite sporting clubs across the nation and is an official supplier to the AIS.
Elasoplast are committed to providing the best quality wound care and sports medicine products to Australia, enabling the public to enjoy their chosen sport and to 'defy their limits'.
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The Fitball (once known as the Original Swiss Ball) is such a simple exercise tool, yet using the Fitball is a safe and very effective method to strengthen and tighten your physique, and improve weak back muscles.
This method of exercise offers a low impact alternative to traditional exercise programs, and is ideal for those suffering from back and joint pain.
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FlexEze Heat and Cool Menthol Patches are the safe, convenient way to relieve sore muscles. Each FlexEze Heat or Cool Menthol Patch contains a soft, flexible backing that adheres to the skin and can be removed easily.
FlexEze Heat or Cool Menthol Patches bend and flexe as you move. FlezEze Patches are convenient and easy to use. They can be worn under discretely under clothing or on top of underwear.
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Footlogics is a medical grade orthotic and the result of many years of biomechanical research. This affordable orthotic is not a spongy cushioning footbed, but a true corrective device designed to re-align the lower limb and restore your natural walking pattern.
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Heel is a leading manufacturer of homeopathic combination medicines.
These products are developed from many clinical studies, as well as basic research that have confirmed the efficacy of Heel medications.
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Intco is a leading manufacturer of high quality hot and cold therapy products. These products includes instant hot and cold compresses and reusable hot and cold gel packs.
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The Spinal Centre is a premium supplier of Metagenics health products and natural medicines. The Spinal Centre carries a comprehensive range of Metagenics products and we deliver all over the world.
Metagenics is a specialised 'Practitioner-Only' range of natural medicine products formulated for optimum results. The Metagenics quality process has continued to set itself above the industry standard as it has from the conception of the company over 20 years ago.
Metagenics is committed to upholding the principles of safety, quality and efficacy in every bottle of natural medicine they create.
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OMS (Orthopaedic Medical Supplies) was founded in 1998 in California, America. This family owned and operated company is dedicated to providing quality supports, braces and splints to help you achieve fast results and greater comfort.
If you can't find an OMS product that you want, please contact us to request a product.
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The Spinal Centre is a premium supplier of Pharmafoods Australia health
products and natural medicines. The Spinal Cnetre carries a
comprehensive range of Pharmafoods Australia products.
Indeed we are the premium supplier of Pharmafoods products within Australia and New Zealand. And we deliver all over the world.
Pharmafoods provide high qualtiy, reliable pharmaceutical grade natural medicines.
Rehband was founded in 1955 when a family from Estonia began to develop and manufacture rehabilitation bandages.
Rehband work closely with doctors, chiropractors, physiotherapists and occupation therapists in order to provide products with the best possible fit, quality and function.
All products are developed with medical knowledge, function and comfort in mind. Each support or brace is guaranteed to help you feel better quicker.
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Tiger Balm & Liniment is an effective topical pain relieving liquid. It provides relief for aches and pains of muscles and joints associated with simple backaches, arthritis, bruises and strains.
It is easy to apply over large body areas and is fast acting.
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Wheat Bags are a great, effective and economical way to treat ongoing injuries with the soothing power of heat.
Wheat has great insulation qualities due to its complex cellular structure.
When heated in the microwave, it gradually absorbs the heat, then distributes it evenly and effectively.
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Zen products are manufactured in accordance with GMP, the code of Good Manufacturing Practice.
Quality products are made using a combination of both Chinese and Western medical herbs which draws on research and clinical experience from the best of both worlds.
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