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For many, back pain is triggered by a strenuous activity, such as gardening or weight-lifting. Others simply bend down to pick up a pen and their back gives out. Any back pain or injury should be addressed immediately. Early intervention can help prevent a chronic… Read More»

Do you wake up with a nagging lower back pain? It could be because of your sleeping position. People who sleep in one position the whole night often complain of spine issues. Therefore, it’s important to sleep in a position that doesn’t impact on your… Read More»

Mid-back pain occurs in the thoracic spine — between the rib cage and the base of the neck. Here, there are 12 spinal disks, several vertebrae and many muscles and ligaments. Any of these structures can become irritated or damaged, leading to mid-back pain. Causes… Read More»

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»

The following factors are linked to a higher risk of developing low back pain: A mentally stressful job Pregnancy – pregnant women are much more likely to get back pain A sedentary lifestyle Age – older adults are more susceptible than young adults or children… Read More»

Arthritis is a common condition that causes pain and inflammation in joints, but are there things we can do about it? The two most common types of arthritis are osteoarthritis, which affects 8 million people in the UK, and rheumatoid arthritis, which is a problem… Read More»

Most people think that stretching before you exercise is good for you, hoping it will help avoid injury and even improve performance. But is there any scientific research to back up these claims? At the University of Bath, biomechanist, Dr Polly McGuigan performed several experiments… Read More»

If you allow yourself to be gently stretched by someone else, without making any effort of your own, would this provide you with some of the important benefits of exercise? It sounds unlikely, but early research in diabetics and those at risk of diabetes seem… Read More»

Lower  back pain is a commonly reported symptom among the general population; however, low back pain among elite athletes who play varsity or professional sports requires additional important considerations. “Competitive players stress their lumbar spine for hundreds of hours a month, thereby predisposing themselves to… Read More»