Lower back pain – A guide to understanding my treatment options What is lower back pain? Lower back pain is an uncomfortable musculoskeletal condition which often involves the nerves of the lower spine. Pain sensation varies in nature but can manifest as sharp, stabbing, dull ache, pinching, numbness and tingling in feeling. Pain usually occurs
The Achilles tendon is the thickest tendon in the human body and attaches three muscles to the heel (calcaneus). These muscles are the plantaris, gastrocnemius, and soleus muscles, all of which are involved in plantar flexion of the foot. Some intrinsic risk factors for Achilles tendinopathy include, but are not limited to, flat (over-pronated) feet,
What is Bursitis and how can I manage it? Bursitis is a common problem that many Australians face in their day to day lives, it can be diagnosed through an ultrasound. Bursitis may be a common problem but it can be managed by the support of an Accredited Health Professional such as a Physiotherapist or Exercise
Pain is one way the brain tries to protect you Pain is one way the brain tries to protect you, there is more to pain than just the structure Before reading on please keep in mind that this may not be applicable to the pain that you may be experiencing. This blog post is targeted
Do you seem to always find excuses not to exercise? Top 8 excused we don’t exercise and how to overcome them I don’t have time – A study led by the Australian National University found that 1 in 5 people between 25-54 years old claim they don’t have enough time to exercise or eat healthy. Basically,
Tendinopathy is a term used to describe a disease of a tendon which is often the result of overuse which means that repetitive actions such as at sport or work, particularly if performed incorrectly, can result in injury. Often Tendinopathy is used interchangeably with tendinosis and tendinitis, although they can also carry different meanings. Tendinopathies
Knee pain is a very common problem, mostly occurring later in life but problems with your knees begin earlier than you think. It is common for pre-teens and teenagers to engage in more than 10 hours of sports in any given week. Whilst this has many health benefits, with increased frequency and intensity of participation there
Why Is My Back Sore? Why is my back sore? A question we are all familiar with. Am I right? Most of us at some point in our lives will suffer from a sore back. In fact, Lower Back Pain is a musculoskeletal condition that will affect 70-80% of people at some stage throughout their
Sore elbow? This could be why… Lateral elbow tendinopathy/tendonitis or Tennis elbow as it is better known is a common sport and occupational overuse injury. This presents as lateral elbow pain and various manual tasks that require stabilising the wrist such as loaded or repetitive gripping or wrist extension movements that place a considerable load
Surfing is a fun, popular activity on the Gold Coast with amazing surf spots up and down the GC coastline. It has positive effects on mental and physical health. Most surfers have a desire to surf as much as possible and surf throughout their life. To do this it is vital to know the repetitive
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