More than 50% of Australians living with back pain develop mental health issues after having chronic pain, according to a leading orthopaedic surgeon from the Western Australian Institute for Medical Research.
Professor Melloh, quoted at theconversation.com, stated that it was plausible that the stress of severe back pain had influenced the mind, and that this had led to depression and other…
Arthritis Australia is playing an important part in raising the awareness of a condition that causes back pain in 2% of Australians. It is called ankylosing spondylitis. It is a form of inflammatory arthritis that mostly occurs in the spine and where the spine and the pelvis meet. “It is a disease which causes inflammation and pain in the spine and other joints…and is three times more common …
Do you know what Princess Mary has in common with a statue from Classical Greece and an Amazonian tribesperson? No? The answer is: excellent posture. Standing tall and proud is a trait we associate with royalty. Imagine how out of place it would look if Prince William slumped over a desk or trudged about at public ceremonies.
If you are reading this, chances are you have back pain. It may be radiating pressure in your lumbar spine, or a tight ache between the shoulders. Every movement pulls at the source of the pain and doesn’t let you forget about it for a moment. In the modern age, back pain is usually related to either sedentary lifestyle or overuse of muscle groups.
Pregnancy produces so many changes throughout a woman’s body that you wouldn’t expect, and back pain is one of them. Did you know that just under half of all pregnant women will develop significant lower back pain? Symptoms can arise in the post natal period or in the later part of the pregnancy, but onset is just as common during the first trimester so it’s not necessarily related to the weigh…
Bad Backs has long been an advocate of surgery alternatives to manage and reduce back pain, and over time, we’ve come across a number of simple breathing exercises to reduce back pain. Regular readers of the Bad Backs’ Health e-News will remember the astounding studies of Esther Gokhale.
Scoliosis is thought to affect between 2-3% of the population, with a higher incidence rate in females, and a tendency to develop in late childhood.
Those who suffer from arthritis are no stranger to pain, restricted movement or inflammation, however a study led by Professor Jo Edwards at University College London has found that a new type of injection may significantly improve their quality of life.
The Herman Miller Mirra 2 automatically shapes itself to you. The flexible, elastic TriFlex back supports the complete spine and conforms to size, posture, and movements. The AireWeave™ 2 seat-suspension material, FlexFront™ adjustable seat depth, and redesigned Harmonic™ tilt are just some of the features on this chair. View our range of herman miller chairs.
Research has long supported the belief that exercise is not only good for your long term health, but can also be a powerful tool for rehabilitating and preventing back pain. With so many exercise options to choose from, getting started can be a bit overwhelming.
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