One of the most common complaints that people coming into the clinic have is of ongoing back pain, many of whom assume they just have a ‘bad back’ that they have to live with. In this article, find our 10 tips to treat your own back pain plus stretches that will help release your upper and lower back. We also explain exactly what back pain is, how it is caused and what you can do to fix it.
Read moreTried and Tested - How To Beat Chronic Back Pain
A great review about Niall and The Physiotherapy Place in this month's i-on magazine. Niall is the only person in Scotland specialising in Gunn IMS which cured the magazine contributor's chronic back pain and helped her back to full fitness. She experienced instant relief, and after 4 sessions, her chronic pain was totally cured. "It may be a bold statement but IMS is astounding. If you've got pain, this is the man to sort it."
Read moreOur Top Three Upper Back Pain Exercises
Check out our favourite stretches to help you treat your upper back pain. If you are someone who suffers from upper back pain or get muscle ache between your shoulder blades then you can try these stretches that I often give to patients with the same symptoms. These stretches, along with good posture, will ease the tension in your upper back and help to keep the muscles relaxed.
Read moreCommon Office Related Work Injuries Including Sciatica, Back Pain & Tennis Elbow
The most common office injuries are neck, shoulder and upper back pain and stiffness (with, or without tension headaches), carpal tunnel syndrome, tennis elbow, lower back pain and sciatica. Most office related injuries are caused by bad posture while working at a computer resulting in the early degradation of structures within the body.
Read more5 Posture Tips to Avoid Back and Neck Pain
The vast majority of back and neck problems that we see in the clinic can be traced back to having poor posture. My belief is that our bodies weren’t designed to sit as much as we do in modern life. Whether it is at a desk, in the car, or at home on the sofa, poor posture will over time lead to stiffness and pain. Luckily most of these problems can be avoided by taking care of your spine with good posture. Here are my 5 top tips on keeping a good posture.
Read moreHow We Fix Chronic Back Pain
One of the most common complaints that people coming into the clinic have is of ongoing back pain. This is usually an issue that has been nagging for a long time, flaring up from time to time, settling back down again but never really going away completely. Often these flare ups are happening more frequently which is the driver for seeking some help. The good news is that these problems can always be helped and symptoms can be settled long-term.
Read moreFREE Chronic Back Pain Workshop
Many people with long-term back pain put it down to simply having a ‘bad back’. The reality is that living with back pain is not necessary and it can almost always be resolved. If you are suffering with long term back pain, why don’t you start by attending one of our educational workshops.
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