Lower back pain can be linked to injuries of the lower back muscles and ligaments around the spine, discs between the vertebrae, spinal cord and nerves, as well as abdominal muscles and pelvic organs. Back pain goes beyond the physical. It can have a profound effect on emotions and interferes with every aspect of your…
A 2013 study published in The Journal of Headache and Pain revealed that 38 percent of the participants reported having had migraines as a result of or in association with exercise. More than half of these participants stopped their chosen sport or exercise to reduce or eliminate their migraines. While exercise can trigger headaches and…
Interestingly statistics show that women are more vulnerable to sports injuries than men. Read on to see the list of injuries that are more common in women, what causes them and how to avoid them. There are five factors that influence sports injuries: Form Alignment Body Composition Physiology Physical Performance The main types of injuries…
Headaches are one of the most common health-related conditions Australian’s experience, with 15% of the population taking pain relief at any given time. Over 4.9 million Australians are affected by migraines and according to a recent report from Deloitte Access Economics, the condition is costing the Australian economy $35 billion every year. There are multiple…
Back pain is said to affect one in four Australians, It’s one of the most common reasons for a General Practitioner (GP) visit and costs Australia $5 billion each year. Recently the Australian Initiative, Choosing Wisely, designed to educate medical professionals and the public about invasive procedures and tests with little benefit added spinal fusion…
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Many of us wish we were more flexible. For some of us, however, having “floppy joints” just comes naturally. While being extra ‘bendy’ might be great in a yoga class this “hypermobility” comes with its own complications. There are different degrees of hypermobility. In some people, it’s quite subtle, and with others it’s extreme! Our…
If you’re an athlete you will be well aware that hours of sitting on planes, trains or in cars comes part and parcel with the job. You will also be well aware that the travel can quickly leave you feeling worse for wear (especially if traveling cattle class). The spinal consultants at The Brisbane Spine…
Abdominal separation or Diastasis Recti is a common problem seen by physiotherapists amongst their pregnant and post-natal patients. Up to two in three expectant mothers experience some form of abdominal separation. The condition goes by several names including Diastasis Recti (DR), Diastasis Rectus Abdominus (DRA) and (DRAM). However, abdominal separation simply means your belly sticks…
Are you reading this standing at your desk? If not, is this something you should be considering? Standing desks are increasingly popular with sales of standing desks skyrocketing in recent years….. The average working week in Brisbane is 40.2 hours and most people spend approximately five hours commuting to and from work each week. For…