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8 years ago

What is a slipped disc?

Posted by boost

The above scan belongs to a 29 year old woman who presented with new-onset pain and tingling in her right leg.  The patient had a steroid injection, as well as a course of physiotherapy including soft tissue work, stretches and core strengthening. Within five months, her disc herniation had resolved, the pain and paraesthesia had completely gone.  Read More

8 years ago

Is sitting the new smoking?

Posted by Steven Berkman

Is sitting really so bad for me?  Or is sitting the new smoking? Sitting is probably even worse for you than you think.  Are you reading this sitting down? Do you spend most of your day sitting at work, sitting in the car, on the train? For years we have known that sitting stresses the Read More

8 years ago

What's the best sleeping position?

Posted by Steven Berkman

What is the best position to sleep in?
Sleeping on the tummy can strain the neck and the lower back
Should I sleep on my back?
Is sleeping on my tummy bad?
How many pillows should I sleep with?
What is my neck stiff in the morning?
What’s the best position to sleep in if I have back pain?

8 years ago

Do you know how to protect your back when lifting?

Posted by Steven Berkman

You have probably experienced substantial backache in the past.  I can state this with a degree of certainty because back pain is so common that 80% of the population experience it at some point. Back pain costs the UK over £1 billion per year.  Two of the most common triggers of back pain are lifting Read More

8 years ago

Is your smartphone damaging your neck?

Posted by Steven Berkman

Do you spend too much time looking down at your smartphone? Is this causing you neck pain, headaches, tension or a pinched nerve?  This could all be coming from looking down at your smartphone. A recent study found that looking down at a smartphone such as an iPhone or Samsung Galaxy can load an extra Read More

8 years ago

4 Steps to prevent and get rid of "Tech-Neck"

Posted by Steven Berkman

Do you spend too much time looking down at your smartphone? Are you getting “Tech-Neck”? “Tech-Neck” is neck pain, headaches, tension or shoulder area pain from looking down too much at your smartphone. We have created a special “Tech-Neck” exercise programme. A recent study found that looking down at a smartphone such as an iPhone or Read More

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