It’s almost hard to believe there is now a term for a medical condition caused by too much screen time! The reality is (sad or not) that our postures have changed based on our cultural and lifestyle choices.‘Text’ Neck is an overuse syndrome or a repetitive stress injury to the neck caused by holding your […]
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“You need good posture.” It’s an old saying that we’ve all probably heard at one time or another. Though it’s advice worth heeding. Posture is the position in which you hold your body upright against gravity while standing, sitting or lying down. Good posture involves training the body to stand, walk, sit and lie in […]
It’s not surprising that about 15% of all running injuries strike the foot. With each step your feet absorb a force several times your body weight. While the foot is in motion during running, the plantar fascia, a thick elastic tissue that stretches from the heel to the base of the toes, works with the […]
Rugby is a fast-moving and high-intensity team sport. The game can be played for fun and fitness as well as a professional career. The enjoyment comes from all ages and at all levels of rugby from a tag rugby tournament up to elite level. As we are constantly reminded of the importance of physical activity […]
One in seven people suffer from chronic discomfort at any time. That is, one in seven people live their life in pain. Pain affects us in many ways physically restricting our movements so we can’t enjoy our everyday lives, getting out of bed is difficult, putting on shoes and socks is a challenge and even […]
Unfortunately for the millions of people suffering from chronic low back pain, there is no one certain cure. The key is to find what works for you, often through trial and error. A well-rounded approach that addresses the symptoms of your pain combined with treatment to treat the underlying causes and rehabilitation exercises is key […]
Pain is a serious intrusion to sleep and is the number one cause of insomnia with approximately 70% of patients with back pain suffer from sleep problems with over 32% waking a minimum twice per night. This world research has highlighted the worst time for back pain sufferers sleeping was between the hours of 7pm […]
What is a back spasm? If you have had a back spasm, you know they can be significantly painful and debilitating. Your back can feel like it has turned to concrete and you suddenly realise how much you need and use your back everyday. A back spasm itself is an involuntary contraction of muscles around […]
Sciatica can vary from mild and infrequent pain to constant and incapacitating, both affecting your daily life. Sitting is difficult, sneezing and coughing is dangerous, putting on socks and shoes can be increasingly problematic, getting in the car becomes an event, even picking up the smallest piece of paper can send a lightening bolt of […]
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