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…
Spinal stenosis is a common medical condition where the spaces within your spine narrow. This may be due to normal wear and tear, a bulged disc, or changes in the spine triggered by the onset of osteoarthritis.
This can compress the spinal nerves and pinch them. Some people with spinal stenosis may not experience any symptoms, but the pressure on your spinal nerves can result in tingling, numbness, muscle weakness and moderate to severe pain. Here’s what a Physio can do to help.
We see a number of patients who have been told they need spinal surgery due to a disc bulge and are exploring other treatment options before deciding on the way forward. A key concern for many people is whether their disc bulge will return.
So, what is a disc bulge? When does it matter? And will it come 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.
Scoliosis is a spinal condition that tends to appear during adolescence. It involves an abnormal sideways curve to the spine that can cause symptoms like uneven shoulders and protruding ribs, hips or shoulder blades on one side.
Most cases of scoliosis are mild and can be managed with watchful waiting or physiotherapy.
Back problems can lead to disturbed sleep, and long-term poor sleep can also put you at higher risk for developing back issues.
Fortunately, there are simple things you can do to help ensure you get a good night’s rest.
Do you work a desk job? Are you suffering back pain?
You’re not alone – research shows about one-third of office workers experience lower back problems, with that number rising as more people work from home.
Is it too late to fix my posture? We used to be drilled in good posture. We were told to ‘Sit up straight!’ at school. Young men learned to stand ramrod straight in army drills. Young women were sent to finishing school where they learned to walk upright and to sit straight, never touching the…
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.…
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? …