Most of our lifestyles don't promote perfect posture. This is only a brief summary of the most common posture problems I observe in clinic, everyone is individual and can be helped by Osteopaths... Read more

Child's Pose in yoga (known in Sanskrit as Balasana) is a very basic position and accessible to most people, and it has the wonderful benefit of offering a gentle lengthening stretch for the lower... Read more

In the world of occupational health it is important to look at the workplace ergonomics as part of treatment and prevention of neck, should and back pain. Workplace ergonomics in a simple... Read more

Do you lead a busy lifestyle, carrying a toddler on your hip, or hunching over a desk all day? Back pain is one of the most common ailments that I witness amongst my clients. I share 3 of my... Read more

Lower back pain is so common now people rarely blink an eye if it is mild to moderate, it only reaches the headlines when they can’t get out of bed and are literally stopped in their tracks. Sadly... Read more

Bhujangasana, The Cobra pose. To create core strength around the lower back. Read more

Cupping therapy has its roots in many parts of the world beyond China, but it is now a mainstay of Eastern Medicine. It is used primarily by trained practitioners (such as licensed... Read more

A slipped disc means that one of the discs of cartilage in the spine is damaged and pressing on the nerves. It’s also known as a prolapsed or herniated disc. The intervertebral disc cartilage... Read more

This simple trick will help you rebalance the Pelvis and may help to relieve some of the back pain you were experiencing. Read more

Lie on your back. Bend knees and bring right one up 90º angle across the left knee. Lift left knee and hold thigh for 15 seconds or so. Don't bounce! Repeat other side. If you Google Glute... Read more

Back and lower back pain in particular is almost always a reflection on your posture. We live in a world that promotes 'office posture'. This is where the muscles of the back are often elongated... Read more

How about incorporating some stretches into your busy working day? If you sit at your desk, in front of your computer for long hours, it is important that you take regular stretching breaks to avid... Read more

Follow these simple steps to help you relieve your pain... Read more

Often referred pain to the lower back is due to an misaligned pelvic girdle. Stretching your gluteals and external hip rotators will lower the strain/pull on your hip flexors thus enabling a more... Read more

Most types of back pain will benefit from periods of complete relaxation. Read more

Devil's claw has been used in the traditional medicine of the people of the Kalahari Desert in southern Africa to treat back pain. It it now used extensively in Europe to treat pain due to its... Read more

Back pain is a complex issue; more often than not, it is not actually always related to a physical issue, but an emotional one. Whether you have a physical injury or not, stress will amplify back... Read more

These are a few tips to help you bring down lower back pain (LBP) Read more