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…