Fact or Fiction: My scan explains my back pain?
You have back pain – do you need a scan? Ken explores the research to confirm whether or not a scan result can explain your back pain.
Working from home. Working hard or hardly working?
With the current COVID-19 pandemic, working from home is currently on the rise for many people who have desk based jobs. Unfortunately a poorly set up work space will find you uncomfortable when sitting for hours on end and this can impact on your ability to focus. The other issue is that while there is…
Adolescent Lower Back Pain
Tom says, “I have been fortunate enough to start working with the Cronulla Sharks as the U20’s physio for the 2020 Jersey Flegg season. We are currently nearing the end of the pre-season with the players being put through their paces preparing for the season ahead. Throughout the year I will share some of the…
5 Daily Exercises to Keep Your Back Happy
Lower and upper back stiffness can affect anybody. So, if you are experiencing back stiffness, you are not alone! Why do we feel stiff? We are made to move. However, if you live a sedentary lifestyle, which might include sitting at a desk for most of the work day in conjunction with long commutes, the lack…
Back-pack pain, a thing of the past?
The kids have been back a school for a few weeks now, and despite our best efforts those bags just seem to get heavier and heavier. We all want the best for our kids, so what is the best when it comes to school bags? Currently a large focus is being placed on finding the…
Rowing and Lower Back Pain: What’s Happening?
For those who have trained or competed in rowing, you know the rush when the boat is moving after that perfect stroke. But you also know the amount of hard work and dedication that goes into this sport that requires immense power, finesse and, above all, endurance. For those who have never tried it, let…
How to select a work desk
The centre point of your workspace is often your desk. People spend up to 8 (sometimes more!) hours a day sitting at their desk. Back, neck, shoulder and arm pain along with headaches and eye strain are common workstation related injuries. Prolonged sitting causes physical fatigue as you hold parts of your body steady for…
How to select a chair
You know that: prolonged sitting can cause or exacerbate back pain static postures increase the stress on the back, shoulders, arms, legs, and in particular, can add large amounts of pressure to the back muscles and spinal discs. The image below illustrates that sitting already places larger pressures through the discs in our back when…
Pars Defect – Gymnast battles through
Geordie McColl, a talented gymnast from the Penrith region, first come to see us at The Healthy Body Company during his lead up for state trials for the National Men’s Level 7 Gymnastics NSW Squad. Geordie was experiencing ongoing back pain when hyperextending (bending backwards beyond the normal range of motion) during training and competitions. While, our…
NSW Touch Junior State Cup – Action Packed From Go To Whoa
Physios from The Healthy Body Company have been providing support to NSW Touch for many years (Steve Cunningham – I am speaking to you – is it 21 years now?). NSW Junior State Cup – always a cracker of an event, sees the best young touch players from around NSW going head to head. The…