Health Blog Category: Back Pain Relief
Unraveling the Mystery: Common Causes of Lower Back Pain and How Physiotherapy Can Help
Common causes of lower back pain can vary, but we can help get to the root of yours!
Do you constantly reach for a heating pad to help soothe your lower back pain? Do you struggle to stand up straight or find that you’re spending too much money on over-the-counter pain medication? If so, you’re not alone: lower back pain is one of the most common conditions in the world. And understanding the causes of lower back pain is the first step in finding a solution that works for you.
Read full blogDo You Have Aches and Pains? There’s a Chance it’s From Your Mattress.
Do you ever notice that you wake up in more pain than you did when you went to bed? If you’ve been experiencing low back pains that seems to be worse in the morning, your mattress could be to blame!
While back pain is a common enough ailment that most people believe they will have to live with it forever, there is hope! But what is the true source of your nighttime back pain?
Read full blogHow to Tell if Your Back Pain is Caused by a Herniated Disc
Do you have difficulty performing even simple daily activities due to severe back or neck pain? Do you have strange neurological symptoms in your arms or legs that you can’t explain? Has your spine not worked as well as it should since a recent accident?
You could be suffering from a condition known as a herniated disc. But, before you get too worked up about the prospect of major neck or back surgery, know that many cases of herniated discs respond well to physiotherapy and other non-surgical treatments.
Read full blogHas Chronic Back Pain Got You Down? Physiotherapy Can Help
Is your back constantly aching? Can you not seem to relax or engage in your usual activities? If so, please contact Stride Sports and Physiotherapy to make an appointment with one of our physiotherapists. Our skilled team can help you reduce or eliminate your pain.
What is chronic back pain?
The majority of back pain is temporary. It lasts anywhere from a few days to a few weeks.
Chronic back pain is defined as pain that lasts three months or longer.
Read full blogSay Goodbye to Your Chronic Back Pain With These Helpful Tips!
Did You Know Physiotherapy Could Help Provide Chronic Back Pain Relief?
Do you periodically find yourself disabled by bouts of back pain? Do you experience ongoing back pain that never gives you a moment’s relief? Whatever form it may take, chronic back pain can put all kinds of limits on your life — until you finally start taking the necessary steps to address it head-on.
But you don’t have to schedule major surgery or allow yourself to become addicted to prescription painkillers just to keep this lurking monster at bay.
Read full blogLiving the Persistent Back Pain Blues? Try Changing Your Posture!
Improve Your Posture and Relieve Your Pain with Physiotherapy!
Most people are unable to sit and stand up straight. As adolescents, many of us can recall our parents and teachers telling us that good posture was the secret to good health later in life! We all rolled our eyes back then, as this demand seemed irritating. However, we know that good posture goes beyond looks and confidence as we grow older. In fact, sitting and standing with good spinal alignment can help reduce back pain.
Read full blogStand up to your back pain! Physiotherapy can help relieve chronic low back pain
Got low back pain? Then get a physiotherapy referral!
Physiotherapy is a leading profession involved in the diagnosis and treatment of low back pain. In fact, low back pain is one of the most common reasons people come to work with a physiotherapist. Researchers in our field have even developed concise and comprehensive practice guidelines to help therapists manage this condition in their patients.
Keep reading to learn how physiotherapy can help you find meaningful relief from your lower back pain!
Read full blogDo you sit at a desk most of the day? Here’s how to stay active during the 9-5!
Would you be embarrassed if you got caught doing jumping jacks in your office? We hope not—and we think many successful companies would likely applaud the effort! It’s becoming more well known that staying physically active throughout the workday isn’t just better for your health. It can also boost productivity, job satisfaction, and psychological well-being, too. Even if you work at a desk, there are plenty of simple things you can do to get moving more often.
Read full blogMotor Vehicle Accident Injury? Know Your Rights!
Motor vehicle accidents are often traumatic experiences that result in a variety of physical and cognitive injuries, some of which include concussions, fractures, whiplash, back pain, and headaches. If left unidentified and untreated, various symptoms of a motor vehicle accident injury can get progressively worse and ultimately interrupt daily life. Additionally, pain has the tendency to get worse following the days after an accident, so it is important to monitor your symptoms and receive attention for injuries immediately.
Read full blogThe Top 5 Ways Proper Posture can Help Alleviate Back Pain
Everyone has heard the importance of sitting or standing up straight. However, maintaining proper posture at all hours of the day is usually easier said than done.
Many people experience back pain due to poor posture. Sitting and standing up straight allows for proper spinal alignment, which can prevent back pain. However, it can be difficult to get in the habit of practicing proper posture if you are already in the habit of slouching or hunching over.
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