HEALTH & WELLBEING
Embrace the new year ! Prioritise your hearing health for a vibrant 2024 !
with Daniel Fechner Ear Studio
As the dawn of a new year breaks , it brings with it a renewed sense of hope and endless possibilities . It is a time when we reflect on the past and look forward to the future , eagerly embracing the chance for growth and change .
Amidst this spirit of renewal , there is one aspect of our wellbeing that often gets overlooked – our hearing . If you have been putting off getting your hearing tested , now is the perfect time to take that important step towards a clearer , more vibrant world .
Let this new year be a catalyst for prioritising your hearing and health , unlocking a world of sound and reconnecting with the joys of life that may have been muted .
Current advancements in hearing aid technology are focused on changing your life through improving your overall wellbeing , not just improving your hearing .
Firstly , custom ear plugs can be made by taking an impression of your ear and turning these into customised hearing protection . At Ear Studio , we have a 3D printer that scans the impression of your ear canal directly to our manufacturer that can turn these 3D scans into hearing protection .
Whether the ear plugs are for swimming , listening to loud music , heavy machinery or blocking out your spouse ’ s snoring , we can create an impression of your ear to protect your hearing . We understand that the best way to protect your hearing is to never develop a hearing loss in the first place . Or if you do have a pre-existing hearing loss , we need to protect the hearing that you have and ensure the hearing loss does not progress .
Many hearing aids that are new to the market can track your fitness data . This means that technology in the hearing aid can connect to your phone to show your health information such as your heart rate , your step count , and your movement for the day . Research has shown that physical activity declines if you have an untreated hearing loss . Therefore , hearing devices today are aiming to increase your hearing and your physical activity so that you are more active and live a healthier lifestyle .
Lastly , hearing aids are now waterproof and rechargeable . These means that you don ’ t have to panic if you jump into the shower , do a sweaty work out or get caught out in the rain with your hearing aids on .
Hearing aids now have a higher IP rating , meaning they are more resistant to solids and liquids . Some hearing aids now have the highest IP rating possible meaning you can swim laps in a pool .
Also , ‘ recharge ability ’ now means that you don ’ t have to worry about regularly changing batteries . All you have to do is take the hearing aids out of your ears , plug them into a charger overnight in the same way that you charge your mobile phone while you are sleeping .
These updates in technology focus on making hearing devices more reliable and improving your quality of life whilst also improving your hearing . This is important as hearing health care is vital to your wellbeing .
If you would like to learn more about hearing aid technology , or to book in for a hearing assessment , call Ear Studio on ( 02 )
One of our clients having a hearing assessment at the clinic .
9159 6122 , or visit our website to make an appointment with one of our clinicians .
We at Ear Studio are happy to help you with all your hearing concerns .
To book , phone ( 02 ) 9159 6122 or Email : reception @ earstudio . com . au or visit www . earstudio . com . au Ear Studio is located at Suite 9-10 / 60 Cecil Avenue , Lawton House in Castle Hill . TRADING HOURS : Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm by appointment only .
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Most people have lower back pain at some point in their lives . Often it disappears after mild antiinflammatory medication , a little rest , or light massage . But sometimes it stays around . This chronic ( long lasting ) form of back pain at best can be an annoying ache that ’ s a bit better when you warm up but always there in the background . At worst it can be a constant debilitating pain .
Often pain radiates down into the buttock and legs ( known as sciatica ) or leads to strange , tingling or even loss of feeling down an affected leg , sometimes to the tips of the toes . This type of chronic back problem can stop your working , playing , sleeping , eating , thinking , and can leave you frustrated especially when you can ’ t get treatment to resolve the issue .
There are many individual causes that can lead to chronic back pain but ( in most instances ) one major factor sustains the cycle of pain . Here ’ s how it happens . Often after simple overuse or other injury , the back muscles in the affected area shorten ( lock in )
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This allows muscle function and spine position to normalise , which often relieves back pain completely , even in many long-standing cases . The same is true for many chronic shoulder and knee complaints .
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