BACK PROBLEMS: REFERRED PAIN

Many people come to class complaining of discomfort or pain in their legs, thinking that they have pulled or strained a muscle and are surprised to learn that it may well be a back problem which is causing referred pain.  Most of us have either had sciatica or understand the idea that it is something to do [...]

DEALING WITH AN UNSTABLE/HYPERMOBILE SPINE

Hypermobility and an unstable spine need to be stabilised by strengthening the supporting muscles to prevent injuries and pain such as sciatica.  In the previous article I explained the role of the spinal stabilisers: discs, ligaments and muscles.  This article aims to discover the reasons for the instability, the symptoms and the treatment. 
Causes 

A trauma of [...]

BACK PROBLEMS: FACET JOINT BREAKDOWN

A long post, I know, but there is a lot of useful information here.  Our free video this week is an excerpt taken from our Back Care Series of 3 videos to help you through each stage of back pain and help you maintain a healthy spine.
The spine is hooked together by a series of [...]

PIRIFORMIS, SCIATICA AND TREATMENT

Over the past 5 or 6 years, the piriformis is a subject that has come up on a regular basis as the culprit for problems such as sciatica.  So what is it, where is it, why is it a problem and how is it best treated?
Piriformis Muscle
It is a small, deep muscle originating at the base [...]

STIFF BACK: SYMPTOMS & TREATMENT

There are many problems that can occur with the back, causing anything from general stiffness to acute pain, anywhere from a particular spot in the spine to referred pain, such as sciatica.  Unless you have suffered a trauma or have grown up with a defect of the spine, it is not always easy to find [...]