Squats are an excellent exercise for building lower body strength. Mastering the proper form isn’t easy though. All too often, you’re doing a butt wink without realising. Butt wink is an inefficient way to exercise and – even worse – it puts you at risk of several serious injuries.
It may sound simple, but there is a surprising link between the way you breathe and your back pain. Each breath can either contribute to spinal strain or help build a foundation of deep core stability that supports your spine. If you are looking for new strategies to manage back pain, understanding your breathing pattern…
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.
When your back hurts, it can be difficult to know what to do next. You might wonder: “Should I rest completely, or is it better to try to move?” It’s a common and understandable concern, as nobody wants to risk making the discomfort worse. For many types of mechanical back pain, gentle movement is often…
They say you can’t teach an old dog new tricks, but your spine might disagree. Whether you’ve been hunched over a laptop like a question mark or perfecting the art of the couch slouch, there’s hope yet. Posture problems may sneak up on you over years of bad habits, but with the right approach you…
Could your knee pain be coming from your back? When it comes to joint pain, we often zero in on the area causing the pain and blame it, but what if the aching sensation is caused by a different part of our body? When it comes to knee pain, there are a variety of causes.…
A pain in your lower back can keep you on the sidelines for longer than you’d like. It’s the most common injury we see as physiotherapists, mostly because it’s so easy to do. Whether you’re lifting weights, moving furniture or dancing the night away with friends; a back injury can be lurking around, just waiting…
From poor posture and sedentary habits to obesity and repetitive movements, several lifestyle factors can contribute to persistent back pain. Learn how addressing these factors, alongside physiotherapy, could lead to improvements in your spine health and management of pain.
A herniated disc can occur at any level of your spine and can cause some very uncomfortable symptoms. Physiotherapy has the potential to help
It’s almost universally known that a strong core means a healthy spine. What is less well known is that in our pursuit of the perfect six-pack, we may be doing more harm than good.