You would be forgiven for thinking the pain in your knee is caused by a problem in your knee. It’s the obvious assumption. What if we told you that your knee pain may not be caused by your knee at all. In fact, at The Brisbane Spine Clinic, we often see people complaining of knee…
Dysfunction in the multifidus muscle is one of the most overlooked causes of back pain. Learn all about Multifidus and how it may be related to your back pain.
If you’ve ever woken up with back pain, you’ll understand how debilitating it can be. Back pain may interfere with your: sleep; mood; relationships; exercise; and job performance. Lower back pain is the single most common complaint made by patients to their doctors with an estimated 80 per cent of the population suffering back…
Have you ever caught yourself wondering whether you should see a massage therapist or a physiotherapist for that soreness and tension you’ve been feeling?
We’re here with the answers, and the who, what when where and why.
Hip bursitis commonly causes pain at the point of the hip.
Physiotherapy can help relieve hip bursitis by relieving pressure on the hip, strengthening supporting structures and correcting any posture or gait problems that may have contributed to the condition.
Often pain recedes as an injury heals. But not always. Sometimes pain persists for months or years, long after the original cause has healed.
That’s because your body’s pain system is stuck on high alert, continuing to send pain signals even though there’s no physical reason to do so anymore. Why? And what can you do about it?
Smoking and pain sensitivity: Is there a link? You probably already know the health risks of smoking. Puffing away significantly increases the risk of heart disease, cancer, stroke, emphysema and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Though smoking rates have halved since 1991, smoking is still the leading cause of preventable diseases and death in Australia. Smoking…
Middle Back Pain: Is It Your Posture? It’s easy to slip into less-than-ideal posture throughout the day. You might hunch over your desk while you work, sink into the sofa to watch a movie or sleep in a bit of a strange position. Over time, that poor posture can cause pain in your middle back.…
Muscle Knots and Stiffness Do you ever feel like your muscles are in knots? Muscle knots are made up of hard, tense muscle fibres that can be extremely painful or irritating. The medical term for them is ‘myofascial trigger points’ or ‘trigger points.’ Muscle stiffness is when tension has formed in the muscle and can…
Back Pain and Pregnancy: Causes and Relief Your body undergoes tremendous changes during pregnancy. It’s not just the growing belly, morning sickness and weird food cravings. You may experience pregnancy-related changes to your hair, skin, nails, veins, body temperature and mood. And you might experience back pain pain during pregnancy. What’s going on there? …