The back is one of the most common areas we treat as physiotherapists. It can affect all ages, young and old. What can cause back pain? Muscle or tendon injuries Wear and tear on the cartilage between joints Risk factors such as poor posture, being overweight, physical inactivity, joint stiffness. However, 85% of the time, …
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Neck pain is a common injury that affects almost every individual at least once in their lifetime. Due to its location, neck pain can bring along additional issues such as headaches, stiffness, or difficulty moving your head. That’s why it’s important to seek treatment early on.What does neck pain feel like?Some people describe neck pain as …
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injuries are most commonly musculoskeletal conditions. However, have you ever noticed that people who have undergone an ACL reconstruction typically experience a second ACL surgery later on? We are going to tell you a possible reason why…Individuals with ACL injuries or those who have had surgery on their ACL have been …
You probably don’t pay it much attention, but your spine is the part of your body which holds the show together. Comprising thirty-three individual bones stacked on top of each other, the spine provides the main support for your skeletal system while housing and protecting the vitally important spinal cord. Allowing you to stand and …
Some of the most common causes of shoulder pain are due to problems with the rotator cuff. The rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons surrounding the shoulder joint. When irritated, we can find ourselves struggling with injuries such as… Rotator Cuff Tendinitis: Inflammation of the tendons in the rotator cuff. Rotator Cuff Tears: Partial or …
Managing shoulder pain disorders can be a challenge, but it doesn’t have to be! A recent research review studied the current evidence on the effect of exercise programs on the shoulder pain of elite swimmers.*The results showed strong evidence for the effectiveness of exercise in treating shoulder pain.The results from various included studies showed;1. Less incidence of shoulder pain …
Have you ever heard someone say,“Stop running or you’ll wear your knees out!” We hear this idea from our clients all the time.The thing is current scientific evidence consistently shows there is no association between walking, running and common recreational sports and the progression of knee osteoarthritis.So we don’t believe running will “wear out” your knees.Other risk factors like …
Lateral elbow pain, tennis elbow, lateral epicondylitis, extensor tendinopathy. It’s all too common. It is actually caused by repetitive wrist actions, not elbow movement. Too much mouse and typing work, repetitive use with tools such as hammer, screwdriver, etc, and household activities like painting, sanding, gardening etc. This pain can range from mildly annoying to …
At Back To Health Physio, we’re passionate about helping older adults stay active, strong, and independent. A recent study looked at what encourages and what prevents regular movement in people aged 65 and over.What Did They Find To Help?The study found that older adults are more likely to stay active when they: Feel the benefits: noticing …
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Next Monday on the 20th of October, is World Osteoporosis Day. This is a great opportunity for us all to remember to take care of one of the most important, yet often the most overlooked parts of our health…our bones.Osteoporosis is a condition that causes bones to become weak and brittle, increasing the risk of fractures from even …
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