Overweight backpacks can lead to potential back pain as children transport textbooks, laptops, sports clothes and papers back and forth between school and home. Poor posture, stress from sports and activities, prolonged inactivity while studying at school – along with these factors a heavy backpack can contribute to muscles soreness, shoulder and neck pain, […]
Month: July 2015
Do you need orthotics?
Orthotics are custom made insert for your footwear which can assist in the optimal alignment of you feet, ankles, knees, hips and spine. Custom made orthotics can reduce the stress on the body by maintaining correct foot positioning throughout your stages of walking known as the gait cycle. Patients that have biomechanical abnormalities who […]
Healthy habits for healthy backs
Back pain is one of the most common complaints seen by a Physiotherapist. In order to maintain a healthy back, you can use the following tips: 1. Practice curve reversal frequently in daily activities 2. Maintain Good Spinal Mobility Stretch the stiff movement(s) 5 x per day, 10 x each to regain a good […]