It may sound simple, but there is a surprising link between the way you breathe and your back pain. Each breath can either contribute to spinal strain or help build a foundation of deep core stability that supports your spine. If you are looking for new strategies to manage back pain, understanding your breathing pattern…
If you’ve ever complained of an aching back, chances are you’ve been told by well-meaning family or friends to take a couple of paracetamol and go and get some rest. While that advice can be appropriate in some circumstances, it can cause more harm than good. In fact, often the thing an aching back needs…
It’s an important muscle you may never have heard of, probably can’t pronounce and likely wouldn’t be able to point to on your body. And, there’s a chance it’s responsible for your back pain. The psoas (pronounced SO-as) major is a long muscle located in your lower back. It’s one of three muscles that connects…
Osteitis pubis, often referred to as groin strain, is a painful debilitating condition. While anyone can experience osteitis pubis, two groups of people are susceptible for different reasons. In athletes, particularly footballers in all codes, hockey players and runners, osteitis pubis is usually an overuse injury. In pregnant women about to engage in one of…