Common myths and facts about low back pain

Common myths and facts about low back pain

Common myths and facts about low back pain By Physiotherapist Zoe Shea (Back Physio in Nedlands) Do you think that your low back pain (LBP) is caused by tissue damage or degeneration? Have you ever wondered if scans are needed? LBP has affected as much as nearly 10%...
Lower Back Pain – what causes it?

Lower Back Pain – what causes it?

Your lower back is like a complex puzzle made of bones, discs, joints, nerves, ligaments, and muscles. They all team up to hold your body steady. But this setup can get hurt and cause pain. To avoid that, you need to make sure your lower back is strong, flexible, and...
Lifting with Back Pain

Lifting with Back Pain

Life doesn’t stop when you have back pain, knowing how to properly look after yourself as your back recovers can allow you to get the most out of life during this painful time. Should I avoid lifting and bending whilst my back is sore? The spine is extremely robust...
How Can I Prevent Back Pain?

How Can I Prevent Back Pain?

Q – How Can I Prevent Back Pain? (By Jeremy Wisdom, Physiotherapist) The latest research tells us that often people have never had a physical trauma to cause back pain like a car accident, falling, or lifting something heavy. There is usually a combination of...