Tag Archives: Low Back Pain

Non Specific Low Back Pain Physio

Non Specific Low Back Pain

Low back pain has the highest prevalence of all musculoskeletal conditions and is the leading cause of disability worldwide. Most people experience low back pain at least once in their life and it can occur at any age. The good news is that out of all conditions, research shows that low back pain is the one which people experience the most benefit with rehabilitation.

Yoga: Not Just For Young Flexible Females

Yoga Is For Everyone

Yoga is for everyone and as a physiotherapist I feel yoga can play an important role in many of my patents overall rehab/maintenance programs.

Sciatica Exercises: Not Always Hamstring Stretching

Sciatica Exercises: More Than Just Hamstring Stretching

Sciatica Exercises Are Not Simply Doing Hamstring Stretches Features of a standard program of sciatica exercises may include several components ranging from trunk strengthening and conditioning, stretching targeted at the joints, soft tissues and nerves, neuromuscular education regarding static and dynamic postures, as well as aerobic conditioning. Trunk strengthening and conditioning exercises for management of… Read More >

If Sciatica Is Not A Diagnosis, What Is Sciatica?

If Sciatica Is Not A Diagnosis, What Is Sciatica?

What Is Sciatica? The sciatic nerve is the longest and thickest nerve in the body. Made up from nerve roots coming off the spinal cord in the low back and these nerve roots combine to form a thick nerve that is approximately 2cm wide, known as the sciatic nerve. From this point where these nerve… Read More >

Lower Back Pain Exercises For The Masses

Lower Back Pain Exercises For The Masses

One Size Does Not Fit All With Regard To Lower Back Pain Exercises So, you have low back pain and are wondering what exercises should you do to “fix” it..? And your car has broken down, what should you do..? Different questions yes, but same answer. Not all broken down cars will be the result… Read More >