Category Archives: Back Pain
Stiff body? You may experience pain…..
Why a stiff body is not good for you A client recently presented with ‘sciatica’ – pain that began from the lower back and then progressed down the leg & calf with additional numbness in the toes: classic presentation. So I realigned, released and mobilised the whole body, paying particular attention to the lower back and [...]
Back Pain and SPD (Symphysis Pubic Disorder) during Pregnancy
Pregancy puts an enormous strain on a woman’s lower back and pelvic area. View this for an explanation of what happens: Back Pain during Pregnancy Explained Some women also experience excruciating pain through their pregnancy due to SPD – pain ranges from an uncomfortable throb in the groin to severe pain which makes walking very [...]
Dangers lurking in your car seat: Back pain, hip pain and ankle pain….
Is setting up your car seat correctly of such importance as to warrant a blog? Yes! Why? Read on…. Maintaining good posture at all times reduces the risk of developing back pain, hip pain, neck and shoulder pain, by 60%. This includes walking posture (gait), sitting posture (no slouching) and sleeping posture (no lying on [...]
Flat footedness (hyper-pronation) causes back pain….
A very large proportion of the population is flat footed i.e the foot has no or has minimal arch. From the side it looks something like this: and from the back side it looks something like this: For some people, this poses no problem but for others it could lead to other musculoskeletal issues such [...]
Computer users: prevent back pain and RSI…
Computer users are at high risk of developing back pain and RSI. But these risks can be much reduced if the workstation is set up correcting. In these videocastsI explain how back pain and RSI arise whilst using the computer and ways to prevent them. Video 1: Difference between corrrect vs incorrect seating http://www.screenr.com/embed/V42s Video 2: Chair qualities - http://www.screenr.com/embed/hl2s [...]
A slimmer waistline reduces risk of back pain…..
A slim waistline helps reduce risk of getting back pain and other problems such as heart problems and diabetes. It is also relatively easy to achieve – here are some simple tips…
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