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A general guide to spine health

by Dr Gerhard van der Merwe in Expert Articles

When looking at a spine – one of the key components to general wellbeing is the health of the intervertebral discs. If we keep them happy, the likelihood of back pain is much less. Research has shown that the mechanism of disc destruction is predominantly… Read More»

Lower back pain causes and effective rehabilitation

by Dr Gerhard van der Merwe in Expert Articles
Tags: lower back pain, osteopath

As an osteopath I treat a wide variety of conditions, yet lower back pain (LBP) is by far the most prevalent. Optimal back rehabilitation necessitates removing the cause and adding proper stability. There are many myths promoting lower back mobility, but evidence suggests that it… Read More»

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