Video on Back Pain and Sciatica part 1 to 6.
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The Back Pain/ Chronic Fatigue Link.
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome or M.E. is described as a 'mystery illness'. Some medical professionals believe that it is a virus that the body is unable to shake off, others believe it is a product of a depressed mind. Not so long ago it was reported in the press that British... read more
Back Pain Diet – How what you eat matters.
Back pain is largely a result of stress that builds in the body bringing physical imbalances into play and causing irritation to nerves, joints, muscles or ligaments..
Stress has three main origins, physical, chemical and emotional so a poor diet which upsets the chemical balance has the potential to cause or... read more
Stretching Exercises for Back Pain – are they causing you long term damage?
For as long as I can remember people have been told to stretch as a warm up or warm down to prevent injuries and for just as long physiotherapists have been using stretching, along with exercises, as the basis for their treatment of painful conditions..
Everyone has jumped on the band... read more
Back Pain Exercise – Do them the easy way
We all know that exercise is very important and should be a part of our day, especially when you suffer from back pain or sciatica, but there is no dodging the fact that it takes time, often time we don’t have. Well there is another way you can exercise without... read more
Back Pain – the Importance of Posture.
One very important thing to address as far as back pain or sciatica is concerned is posture, how you hold yourself as you go about your day. This is something all therapists should address whenever they are giving you treatment for back pain because it has such a huge bearing... read more
Back Pain & Sciatica Treatment – making it easier.
I am regularly using this description both to my students and patients because a body’s ‘treatability’ is such a critical factor in determining whether you are going to get rid of your back pain or sciatica easily or not and for how long it is likely to stay away.
Many of... read more
Back Pain and Sciatica Relief – Detoxing will Help
If there is one really important thing I believe people don’t get when it comes to getting rid of their back pain and sciatica, it’s detoxing. It is like trying to get paint to stick to dirty walls or like trying to clean clothes with dirty water. If you don’t... read more
Have you considered Surgery?
In this months healthletter I want to discuss surgery.
I want to make it clear here that I am not attempting to try and convince you that surgery is always the wrong way to go because I am realistic and agree there is a place for surgery. I do see it... read more
What IS the best treament for Back Pain?
Although a common question, it is one that cannot possibly be answered as a generalisation. One of the most confusing decisions for a back pain sufferer is what treatment to undertake to deal with their problem. Everyone they speak to has a different opinion based on what worked for them... read more