Did you know that 2 million Australians suffer back pain every year. The total economic impact of lost revenue because of spinal disorders was $9 billion or $269 for every person in Australia in 2009.  (The Spine Journal (2012);12:1119-1121) Australians aged between 45-64 who retire early because of spinal disorders have lower income (79% less), […]

An average of 50% of pregnant women will suffer from lower back pain as a result  of their pregnancy. Of those, around a third will suffer severe lower back pain, yet only a small percentage will actually inform their health care providers of it.Research has shown that there can be effective relief without the use […]

The average golfer tends to take up golf at an age when he or she is no longer participating in energetic, competitive and physically demanding sports. Unfortunately, this decreased involvement in competitive play contributes to an overall decrease in flexibility – especially of the spine, shoulders, hips and pelvis (key components of a good golf […]

Christmas Top 10 List to Stay Healthy Drink plenty of water. If consuming alcohol try drinking at least 1 glass between each drink. Keep hydrated in that summer sun. Watch those Carbs! Eating good protein based meals instead of those high carbohydrate goodies is important for weight loss, blood sugar levels, and even fatigue. Protein […]

Are you stressed? Do you understand what stress is and what it’s designed for, why it is switched on too much in almost all of us, and what can you do about it? Stress can be physical, chemical or emotional. Physical stressors like heavy lifting or trauma are common, however, micro traumas such as the […]

Your workstation should be set up to cause the least amount of stress on your body. Prolonged hours of poor posture or repetitive work habits, often in a stressful environment can result in significant overuse injury. Applying the following points can help tominimise such injuries. Important points to note : Site in front of your […]

Sports injuries are commonly caused by overuse, direct impact, or the application of force that is greater than the body part can structurally withstand. An injury that happens suddenly, such as a sprained ankle caused by an awkward footfall, is known as an acute injury. Chronic injuries are caused by overusing the same muscle groups […]

What is osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is a disease in which the bones become fragile and brittle. They fracture more easily than normal bone. Even a minor bump or fall can cause a serious fracture. Half of all women and one-third of men over 60 in Australia will have a fracture due to osteoporosis. What is osteoporosis? […]

What is Arthritis ? Arthritis is a major cause of disability and handicap in Australia affecting people of all ages and walks of life. Arthritis is not a single condition. Arthritis literally means inflammation of the joint. There are over 150 kinds of arthritis, all of which affect one or more joints in the body. […]