10 Tips For A Healthy Spine
Here at The Brisbane Spine Clinic, we believe in individualised and non-invasive care and support for the spine.
A Pain In The Back: 8 Common Types Of Back Pain And Treatment Options
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: What is it and how does physio help?
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.
Disc bulge: What is it and will it come back?
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?
Massage Therapy: How Massage and Physiotherapy Work Together
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.
How physiotherapy can help with scoliosis
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.
Preventing back pain when sleeping
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.
5 tips for preventing back pain with a desk job
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?
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?
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.…