Are ergonomic assessments helpful?
What is ergonomics? Ergonomics is essentially the science that looks into how spaces and systems are designed for the people that use them. Commonly the working environments is subject to […]
Category: back pain
Understanding pain: Sciatica
What is sciatica? Sciatica is quite a generic term. It is frequently used to describe pain down the back of the leg. In reality there could be number of causes […]
The benefits of sleep – the link between sleep and pain: Part II
Are sleep and pain linked? So what are the associations between sleep and pain? And will a bad nights sleep increase the risk of you experiencing a bad back the […]
The benefits of sleep – emerging evidence: Part I
Public Health Problem. One of the increasing areas of interest for therapists and doctors alike is the evidence for the ‘benefits of sleep’. Not only does sleep appear important for […]
Schoolbags do not increase the risk of back pain
The fear of schoolbags I’m sure most children at some point have carried a heavy or awkward schoolbag on the way into school. Usually laden with books or sports equipment […]
Does degenerative disc disease exist?
What is degenerative disc disease? It use to be believed (and still is by some!) that the disc is the root cause of persistent low back pain. That our backs […]
Treating Pain with Acupuncture? A Physio’s Perspective
What is Acupuncture? Traditional acupuncture was invented in China and has been used to treat pain for thousands of year. By putting needles in certain points of the body it […]
Overcoming the Fear with Persistent Back Pain – There Is A Way Out
The Circle of Persistent Back Pain It is not uncommon for sufferers of persistent back pain to be trapped in a negative circle of fear. Often it is a variety […]
Exercise is good for Osteoarthritis
Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis Lifestyle changes and exercise provided significant benefits for patients with osteoarthritis (hips/knee). In this study data was collected from 9,825 participants in Denmark which revealed improved […]
Pain Related Behaviours
There is now emerging evidence that children learn pain related behaviours from their parents early on in life. Fear of pain and avoidance have long been associated with poor pain […]