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.
Are you good with people? Fascinated by science? Intrigued by the human body? Then you’d probably make a great physiotherapist.
Here’s what’s involved in becoming a physiotherapist and what to expect once you’re qualified.
Sport is great for overall fitness but it can lead to injury.
Some sporting injuries can be prevented by warming up properly, using the right gear and the right technique, resting when necessary and following a program of conditioning exercises. Here’s what’s involved.
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.
An injury or degenerative condition in the neck may trigger a particular type of headache known as a cervicogenic headache. Along with a throbbing headache limited to one side, they can also cause a stiff neck and pain around the eyes.
Here are the answers to some commonly asked questions about cervicogenic headaches.
The meniscus is a C-shaped pad of cartilage inside the knee that absorbs shock and cushions movement. It can tear when you pivot or twist your knee in a game of footie, basketball or tennis. It can also tear in more mundane ways while you’re kneeling, squatting or lifting.
But what’s the best way to treat it? Physiotherapy? Surgery? The right decision depends on a number of factors.
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?
Got a stiff neck? Often, that unpleasant feeling can be prevented by maintaining good posture to avoid straining neck muscles.
If your neck is regularly stretched too far forward while you work or drive, or tilted down as you while away the hours on a device, then you may well develop some neck pain. Here are 6 ways to prevent that from happening.
7 common running injuries (and how to prevent them) Running’s great. You don’t need to commit to a gym membership nor invest in an eye-wateringly expensive bike. With running, you just need a good pair of shoes and you’re all set. Running may be the ultimate lockdown-friendly exercise choice, taking you out into the fresh…