Understanding and Managing Acute Lower Back Pain
Quick answer: Acute lower back pain comes on suddenly, most often from a strain of the muscles and ligaments, and it is rarely caused by anything serious. Most people improve within 4 to 6 weeks, and many much sooner. Staying gently active helps and bed rest isn’t recommended, but a few warning signs, such as […]
Patellar Tendinitis (Jumper’s Knee): Causes and Treatment
Quick answer: Patellar tendinitis, now usually called patellar tendinopathy or jumper’s knee, is pain in the tendon between the kneecap and the shinbone, usually caused by repeated jumping and running. Easing off the activities that hurt calms the pain, and a gradual strengthening programme over a few months is the best supported treatment. Steroid injections […]
How to Choose the Right Physiotherapist for Your Needs
A physiotherapist plays a vital role in our physical health, enhancing the quality of life for persons dealing with various physical challenges and promoting recovery. These challenges could be recovering from surgery, seeking relief from chronic pain, or managing a sports injury. Physiotherapy helps restore movement, improve functions, and prevent future complications. Finding the right physiotherapist […]
Top Physiotherapy Exercises for Athletes and Performance
Athletes are always prone to injuries. Whether it be during training or the actual performance, injuries can happen. And when these injuries happen, it becomes really crucial to recover quickly. Although there are techniques to prevent injuries or reduce the risk of injuries, we cannot completely discount them. Therefore, having a clear recovery plan is […]
Neck Hump: Causes, Treatment and When to See a Doctor
Originally written by Dr Bill Leung (B.ChiroSc, M.Chiro, B Physio). Updated October 2026. Quick answer: A neck hump is a rounded bump where the neck meets the upper back. It can be a curved upper spine (kyphosis, often called a dowager’s hump), a forward head and rounded shoulders from posture, or a pad of fat […]
What Causes Poor Posture, and Does It Cause Neck and Back Pain?
Quick answer: Poor posture usually builds up from daily habits, such as long hours at a desk or looking down at a phone. Extra weight, high heels and age related changes in the spine can add to it, and some rounded backs have a medical cause, such as osteoporosis or Scheuermann’s disease. Posture can add […]
Neck Pain in the Office Causes and Relief Tips
We all know that staring at a computer screen all day can be a real pain in the neck, but why does it cause us so much pain? You’ve probably been told countless times to “raise your computer screen” or wear “trendy new blue-light glasses.” Let’s take a moment to talk about where these recommendations […]
How Your Hips Can Cause Your Lower Back Pain
Hip pain can sometimes cause lower back pain and vice versa. Your hips can cause back pain because they sit near your spine therefore the pain may be felt in your back. Lower back and hip pain can be caused by injury during sports activities, conditions such as arthritis, strain, or poor posture. Your hip […]
Importance of thoracic mobility and rehab for shoulder pain for swimmers
Swimming is a unique sport that requires a great deal of range of motion and strength in the upper body. The shoulders, chest, and arms all work together to help swimmers propel themselves through the water efficiently. However, many swimmers experience pain and discomfort in their shoulders, which can be caused by a lack of […]
Is Spinal Flexion During Weight Training Bad For You?
Quick answer: Bending your back while lifting is less risky than many people think. A 2020 review found low quality evidence that rounding the lower back when lifting does not raise the risk of back pain starting or lasting. Lift loads you are ready for, add weight gradually and stop any exercise that hurts. If […]
