In previous articles we have covered the recovery time frames for the lower body. This time we turn our focus to the lower back. Lower back pain is extremely common. In fact, it is estimated that over 80% of the population experience back pain at some point in their life. The causes of back pain …
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One of the more common questions that we answer is around whether you should continue to exercise when you are in pain, or if it is better to stop, rest and let the pain settle. While the advice presented here is not specific – and if you have a healthcare provider looking after you we …
Any pain experienced in our bodies can really drive home how much we use a certain body part. You don’t realise how much we use certain limbs until we experience pain in them, at which point it could get tricky to do certain activities in daily live, such as household chores or gardening! The most …
Let’s face it. Sit-ups are not the best “core exercise” for everyone let alone for anyone. We often get asked about the best exercises to strengthen the “core” so, without further ado, here are the top 5 exercises that are appropriate for seniors and some ways to make them easier or harder: Reverse lowers A …
Back pain is extremely common and it is estimated that up to 80% of the population experience an episode of back pain throughout their life. While the prevalence of back pain doesn’t appear to be reducing, our understanding of back pain and how to manage it has significantly improved over the last decade. Let’s discover …
The body works as a unit that relies on the coordinated efforts of its parts to create movement. Of particular importance are the areas directly either side of the body parts that are moving. When areas that should move become stiff or alternatively, when they move too much without control, the areas either side will …
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Let’s face it back pain is extremely common – in fact the statistics report that around 70% of people experience at least one episode of lower back pain throughout their life. Many people who have experienced an episode of back pain have undoubtedly wondered how long their back pain will persist for and if it will ever go away completely! Let’s explore what we know from the …
If you have ever experienced back pain you know that your instincts tell you to avoid lifting and carrying. Unfortunately there are certain things that we can not avoid …. like present shopping at Christmas. However there are a few simple things you can do to though that will help. Across the belt line Back …
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If you look at a picture of the spine and a bicycle wheel they are very different to the eye. However when you look closely at the components and arrangement of each we can draw some important parallels that enhance our understanding of our body. The analogy of the bicycle wheel is useful to explain …
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