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…
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…
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.…
8 Things You Need to Know About Sciatica If you’ve developed sciatica, you might experience pain, tingling, burning or pins and needles anywhere from your buttocks to your toes on the affected side. The pain often worsens when you cough, sneeze or sit still for too long. With up to 40% of the population likely…
Osteoarthritis: Your Treatment Options Explained Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis in Australia. Though it can affect people of all ages, it becomes much more common with age, affecting a third of over-75s. So, what exactly is it? And what’s the best way to treat it? What is osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis (OA) is…
10 Ways to Prevent Neck Pain Neck pain is common. It may be the result of straining the muscles, tendons and ligaments (the soft tissues) in your neck or it may be due to an underlying condition affecting your neck bones (vertebrae) and joints. Judging by Google searches alone, many of us are keen to…
Everything you need to know about fibromyalgia In a nutshell, fibromyalgia results from changes in your central nervous system that amplify pain messages. What is fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia is a complex condition that involves widespread musculoskeletal pain and other symptoms, even when there may not be actual damage to your tissues. Researchers believe fibromyalgia may…
Knee Pain: Your Questions Answered How did you get to work today? Driving, cycling, running for the bus, standing on the train…it all involves your knee. When your knee hurts, it has a big impact on your movements. So, what’s going on and what can you do about it? Your knee’s job Your knee…
6 Things to Know About Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy When you decide to start strength training, you’re usually hoping to develop rock hard abs, toned arms or firm glutes. You don’t tend to think about the strength of your pelvic floor until you become aware that it’s weak. Maybe you hurt your pelvis in a car…