- Self manage your injury with expert physio guidance
One in four of the population will suffer with back pain, in particular lower back pain or sciatica at some point in their lives.
Research on weak abdominals and back pain over the past few years has demonstrated the importance of maintaining and improving strength in the deep core muscles. It has been well demonstrated that increasing physical fitness reduces the incidence of back pain.
Other factors important in back care include: work place ergonomics, posture, mattress and pillow choice.
Exercises for lower back pain include specific strengthening, stretching and mobilising exercise. Core stabilization training and general exercise can be an effective way of managing back pain.
To help you recover from your back pain or sciatica, we encourage you to first read our articles, since all injuries are unique.
To greatly improve your chance in succeeding the self management of your injury, our expert team of Chartered Physiotherapists can help. You can choose a physio, with the specialist skills to treat your injury with a personalised programme.
The mainstay of treatment for piriformis syndrome, a common cause of pain in the buttock, should be piriformis stretches and lower limb kinetic chain exercises.
There are many products on the market claiming to ease suffering from back pain. One product which does have research evidence to support claims to improve posture and ease back pain is the Mckenzie D shaped lumbar roll back support cushion.
Golf is often considered to be a gentle sport, but low back pain is a common golf injury. Adjustment to technique alongside core stability and stretching exercises can help resolve golf low back pain.
An exercise disc balance cushion, which is also sometimes known as a stability disc or wobble cushion, is used to improve balance, strengthen core stability and help children who have special educational needs.
Spring finally feels to be here and the gardening season has commenced. Gardening is good exercise and relaxation, but can be a cause of back pain. 7 tips avoid back pain when gardening:
The bending and stretching involved in getting food and utensils from cupboards, the fridge or the oven, combined with the sustained postures used when working at the sink or worktop can be a frequent source of backpain. Try these simple tips to minimise your risk of back pain and maximise your chances of been able to sit in comfort to enjoy the food you have prepared.
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation often abbreviated to TENS or TNS is the use of a small electric current passed through the skin to promote pain relief
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation often abbreviated to TENS or TNS is the use of a small electric current passed through the skin to promote pain relief
The holiday season is thankfully upon us, but each year many holidays are ruined by back pain. Minimise your risk by following our simple tips:
At least one in four of us will suffer from back pain at some point in our lives. Follow these simple tips to minimise your chance of adding to that statistic.
Exercise is of immense benefit to our bodies but in a busy day when is there time to go to the gym? Try some of the following mini-exercises from your home or workplace to stay active & fit.
“Silent night, holy night, all is calm, all is bright.” Except for mum, who's in agony with her back with Christmas dinner still to cook. An all too familiar scenario? – try these Physiobench tips to make sure the preparations are painless.
Back pain in new mothers is common. Muscles and ligaments are stretched during pregnancy and birth, then put under tremendous stress whilst lifting, feeding and carrying the baby
Working in a poor position at the computer can cause pain in the neck, lower back, hip, upper back, wrist and arms. Our ergonomic information will help you to check how well your workstation is set up
For the inclusive package of £28, you receive a personalised injury self management programme comprising exercises and expert advice from your chosen physio.
Included in this price is a follow up assessment, which you can choose to take at any time within 3 months folllowing the initial assessment.
Virginia Whiteley
Virginia is an expert in the rehabilitation of dance injuries, working both with student and professional dancers. She is on the medical practitioners' register with Dance UK the medical register for the British Association for Performing Arts Medicine (BAPAM)
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