Go on most manual handling courses and you will probably hear the phrase “lift with your knees and not your back”. However, although lifting in this way is sparing on the spine, it greatly increases the load on your knees.
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A common cause of low back pain with running is weakness of the core muscles. If your core is weak, as your foot strikes the ground the lower back may over-extend, overloading the facet joints of the lower back. A classic sign of core weakness is back pain aggravated when running downhill but relieved when… Continue Reading
Most of us are guilty of spending to much time sitting. Not only does excessive sitting increase our risk of chronic disease such as diabetes, heart disease and cancer, it also leads to a host of postural problems: Continue Reading
The plantar fascia is a strong band of connective tissue that runs from the heel to the base of the big toe. The plantar fascia works with the small muscles of the feet to slow the lowering of the arch as the foot contacts the ground with walking and running and assists with elevation of… Continue Reading
A common source of tension headache are the muscles around the neck and shoulders. Two common culprits are the suboccipital muscles (the small muscles at the base of the skull) and the upper traps (which sit on top of your shoulders). When irritated these muscles can refer pain around the temples and behind the eyes… Continue Reading
Knee pain is more commonly a symptom of dysfunction elsewhere in the body than an of isolated problem of the knee itself. Two common areas of dysfunction leading to knee injury are the feet and the hips. Continue Reading
Chiropractic is a safe and effective treatment option for a range of knee problems such as patellar femoral pain syndrome, jumper’s knee and osteoarthritis. All knee problems are different, which is why chiropractic for knee pain utilises a variety of treatment techniques individualised the patient and their specific injury. Continue Reading
A common dysfunctional pattern for hip and lower pain is overuse and tightness of the gluteal muscles at the back of the hip. This pattern can be seen as a deep concavity in the sides of the buttocks when standing relaxed (as shown – red lines). Continue Reading
“I first attended due to pain in my lower back that I had had for over a year. It was my last resource, as I had tried a lot of things before but it was definitely the best thing for me. I felt listened to and taken seriously and I’m now more or less pain free. I can now do all the things I like again, like dancing and walking. That’s just great!
Karen Mackel
