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.

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 […]

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 […]

During my years as a physiotherapist in both Europe and Australia I have seen many clients come in with low back pain.  Sometimes this presents just as localised pain but sometimes it is in combination with radiating pain or other  symptoms like numbness, tingling/burning sensations, stiffness,  loss of coordination, weakness or a feeling of instability. […]

Back pain affects up to 85% of the population at some point during their lives. The good news is that 90% of people will improve within 3 months.  Tom Hamilton, Physiotherapist at The Healthy Body Company has provided this great article that will assist us all in having a better understanding of the difference between acute  […]

We’ve all heard it before, whether it be a friend, neighbour, work colleague or GP. The term “slipped disc” does get thrown around quite often. Depending on who you speak to it can mean many things but what exactly is a “slipped disc”? For those keen anatomists amongst us here is a quick overview of […]