Ever catch yourself slouching after a long day at your desk? Or noticed that your posture takes a nasty hit while you’re absentmindedly scrolling through your phone? Poor posture has a way of sneaking into your life, affecting not only your appearance but also how you feel and move through your day. So who to …
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For chronic back pain sufferers, the term ‘diffuse disc bulge’ would sound familiar. But understanding this condition and the role of physiotherapy in managing it is essential for making informed decision about effective treatment. Let’s explore the intricacies of diffuse disc bulge in the lumbar spine and how physiotherapy can provide relief and help your …
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Have you been struck down by injury, pain or mobility issues? Is it hindering your ability to perform routine tasks or stopping you from enjoying an active lifestyle? Fortunately, there are a range of physiotherapy treatments to help you recover from injury, manage your pain and regain your mobility. Let’s explore. Effective Injury Management to …
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You bend down to pick up a heavy box and immediately feel a sharp pain shoot through your lower back. The pain intensifies and you know you need something to help relieve the aching. So you reach for paracetamol or ibuprofen from the medicine cabinet. Sound familiar? Here’s some news that might give you reason …
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Is your workplace causing you pain and discomfort? Your ergonomic set up could be the trigger for work related musculoskeletal disorders such as aching wrists, shoulders, neck and back pain. With thousands of workers taking weeks of time off work every year to nurse a workplace injury, businesses are turning their attention to preventative measures …
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It’s a weighty subject that gnaws at parents and carers ahead of the new school year: is my child crumbling under the strain of their ill-fitting school bag? And is the weight of their humble backpack causing them to develop bad posture? If you’ve noticed your child’s posture is crooked, physiotherapy offers screening tools and …
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If there’s one thing you don’t want to happen over the festive season, it’s to suffer an injury. In the mad scramble to prep for Christmas, it’s easy to succumb to neck or back pain – or for an old injury to rear its head again. We hope you stay healthy and injury-free this Christmas. …
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It’s the unfortunate reality of getting older – our bodies wear out over time. Older folk are especially vulnerable to back and neck pain, and while some pain is perfectly normal, you might be wondering how much of the aches and pains are the result of ageing? Or are they symptoms of a bigger problem? …
We’ve all experienced back pain at some point (if you’re shaking your head no, you’re one of the lucky few). Whether you lifted something improperly, made a sudden or awkward movement, or you overdid that cardio workout, you may be paying the price in ongoing back pain. If that pain worsens to the touch, it …
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There’s no escaping ageing. The truth is, as time passes, our bodies begin to fail. And back pain is one of the most common ailments afflicting older adults. But while some aches and pains are simply the grim reality of growing old, spinal pain doesn’t have to affect your quality of life. Do you have …
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