A posture support is a brace that can assist by improving your poor posture, and therefore reduce the amount of stress on the muscles and joints of the cervical and thoracic spine. Posture supports help in restricting forward flexion movements of the spine and shoulders particularly at times of sustained poor posture such as […]
Month: October 2015
Hydrotherapy for Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a breakdown of cartilage in the joints, which leads to changes of the underlying bones. It is a chronic condition that the majority of us with experience at varying degrees of severity at some stage in our increasingly busy and active lives. Typical signs of OA are: Pain occurring with activity and easing […]
Healthy Habits for Healthy Necks
Neck pain is a common complaint that physiotherapists see. In order to maintain a healthy neck, you can use the following tips: 1. Practice curve reversal frequently in daily life If you have held your neck in one position, immediately stretch it in the opposite direction. Maintain Good Spinal Mobility If one or more of […]