by Deborah Hunter | Nov 23, 2019 | Injury & Pain Management
Are you suffering from recurring back pain? Lower back pain is one of those things that many people are afflicted with at some point in their life. It often comes on without warning, is very painful, very inconvenient then after a while it settles down and you...
by Deborah Hunter | Oct 4, 2019 | Injury & Pain Management
Imagine this: You are four hours into the 17-hour long-haul flight. You are half way through the second movie of the six you plan to binge on, when you notice an ache in your lower back. You are seated two in from the aisle and your partner is soundly sleeping next to...
by Deborah Hunter | Aug 18, 2019 | Injury & Pain Management
Let’s talk about the problems of carting heavy luggage and its impact on the lower back and shoulders You stumble off the plane after enduring 17 hours of cramped conditions. Your lower back and neck are stiff, but it feels great to be moving, striding out as you...
by Deborah Hunter | Jul 15, 2019 | Get Strong & Fit
The lower back and the role of core stabilising muscles When you experience back pain, the core stabilisers — deep muscles in the abdomen and back — may function inadequately. Commonly referred to as ‘corset muscles’, stabilisers help preserve spine...
by Deborah Hunter | Jul 1, 2019 | Injury & Pain Management
Everyday things we do that lead to back injuries Back pain or injuries usually occur when too much pressure impairs back structures such as the discs, muscles and ligaments. Compression and tension on these structures can occur several ways: Lifting a heavy load in...
