Tradies rely on their musculoskeletal health to do their jobs; and ignoring aches, pains and body stress could result in disability and debilitation in the future. The Facts...
Acute low back pain may be associated with a disc bulge/herniation in the lumbar spine, a pulled back muscle; piriformis syndrome and referred pain form the sacroiliac joint. Herniated Disc of the lumbar spine usually results in sudden and severe onset of back pain and...
Research conducted in 1987 by Dr Gordon Waddell in one of the most prestigious journals of spinal research, Spine, suggested there is little doubt that rest, and in particular prolonged bed rest is harmful in the treatment of low back pain. In contrast there is no...
THORACIC SPINE The thoracic spine is one of the most common musculoskeletal problems that present to physiotherapists. This includes disorders to the intervertebral joints, rib articulations or thoracic discs and may be associated with varied combinations of pain, altered movement and muscular spasm. The thoracic spine...
If you are one of the estimated 80% of the population who gets Low Back Pain at some time, what should you do? Is it better to stay in bed for a day, a week or a month, or should you be exercising? Is a marathon...