Tag Archives: Low Back Pain

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 >

Low Back Exercises: A Cure For Being Middle Aged

Low Back Exercises: A Cure For Being Middle Aged

Back Pain Is Preventable With Low Back Exercises Low back pain is a common complaint and it is estimated that around 80% of people will experience low back pain at some point during their lives. An ailment that is especially common in the 20-45-year-old population striking people down during young adulthood to middle age. Much… Read More >