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Low Back Pain

Posted on 2 May 2013 by michael in Back Pain, Chronic pain, DIY and Back Pain, Gardening, Golf, Lifting heavy loads, Sciatica

What Causes Low Back Pain? The causes of low back pain are many and varied. For simplicity’s sake they can be subdivided into structural and functional. In straightforward terms this means that the cause is either to do with the structural alignment of the spine, pelvis and the rest of the skeleton or the way […]

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Winter walking

Posted on 16 February 2013 by michael in Back Pain, Christmas, Chronic pain, DIY and Back Pain, Exercises, Gardening, Golf, Neck/upper back pain, Osteoporosis, Posture, Skiing, Winter

Some simple advice on how to avoid injury in icy conditions Icy roads and pavements mean potentially hazardous conditions underfoot and a rise in injuries caused by slips and falls. It is quite natural, therefore, for us to be wary when walking outdoors and adopting our ‘ice walk’; the problem is that an unnatural walking […]

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Easter

Posted on 2 April 2012 by michael in Back Pain, DIY and Back Pain, Gardening, Lifting heavy loads, Posture, Sports injuries, Spring

Easter weekend is the time that most people start gardening and begin the DIY projects that they have been putting off “until the weather gets better”. When potting or planting use a mat and kneel rather than bend when doing close weeding or planting. Change positions regularly. Try kneeling on one leg for a while. If […]

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Spring

Posted on 19 March 2012 by michael in Back Pain, DIY and Back Pain, Easter, Gardening, Posture, Spring

A few sunny days and we are all going out into the garden. Firstly we have to clear up what was left after the winter but we must remember that we have not been out gardening for some time. Warm up first! Do some gentle stretches and large arc movements with your back, shoulders, hips […]

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Gardening

Posted on 13 April 2011 by michael in Back Pain, Chronic pain, DIY and Back Pain, Easter, Gardening, Lifting heavy loads, Sciatica

Why are low back injuries common during and after gardening?   From when the gardening season begins in spring and until the end of the summer chiropractors have an influx of patients with back pain caused by over-zealous gardening. The reason many people get backache when they undertake what is a relatively restful activity such […]

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DIY Injuries

Posted on 13 December 2010 by stuart in Back Pain, DIY and Back Pain, Easter, Gardening, Lifting heavy loads, Neck/upper back pain, Posture, Sciatica, Spring

If you are like most “DIYers”, the tasks you are taking on are likely to be far removed from your normal every day activities. Failing to remember this simple fact is the main reason why so many DIY enthusiasts suffer aches and pains, particularly in their backs. This article will help you prevent injury and […]

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