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The Association Between Sports Injuries And Poor Sleep Quality
Several studies have provided evidence supporting the link between poor sleep quality and an increased incidence of injuries,...

"Understanding Sacro-Iliac Joint Pain: Causes and Symptoms"
Sacroiliac joint pain, also known as SI joint pain, is a condition characterised by discomfort or pain in the sacroiliac joint, which is...


The Connection Between Poor Sleep and Increased Pain: Understanding the Vicious Cycle
Poor sleep can significantly exacerbate the perception and experience of pain. There are several mechanisms through which this occurs:...


Why you shouldn't leave an injury 'to get better by itself'
Early injury intervention is crucial to long-term recovery for several reasons, as it can significantly impact the outcome and overall...


Why do chronic injuries take so long to heal?
Chronic pain refers to persistent or recurring pain that lasts for an extended period, typically for three months or longer. Unlike acute...


Pain management for chronic pain
Pain management is a crucial aspect of treating chronic pain. Chronic pain is defined as any pain that lasts for more than three months,...


Yoga and pain: they are interconnected, complex systems
Pain is a very complex subject and the human body's response to pain is indicative of an intricate adaptive system. Some pain...


Is inflammation good or bad?
Inflammation is a protective reaction of the body against injury or infection. Typical signs of inflammation include swelling, heat,...


The best exercise option for chronic low back pain
3-4% of adults below 45 years of age have chronic low back pain and 5-7% of adults over 45 years of age also suffer with persistent low...


Osteopathy and chronic neck pain
Neck pain is a very common problem, and 70% of us will experience at least one episode of neck pain at some point in our lives. Chronic...


Chronic low back pain - which type of exercise is best?
Exercise is a common treatment approach for those suffering with chronic low back pain, but little has been researched into what type of...


Self-management is an important part of treatment for persistent low back pain
Historically, patients' lived in a world of total reliance on healthcare practitioners for their lower back pain, chronic or acute....


Give yourself some time and care
As we ease into the new year, looking after yourself may be something which needs attention. Care of self can range from simple ideas...


Chronic lower back pain - resistance training or general exercise?
Chronic lower back pain is very common, and is often multi-factorial, making it a challenge to treat effectively. However, exercise...


New research surrounding Fibromyalgia
The Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience at King's College London have shown that many of the symptoms in fibromyalgia...


How the attitudes and beliefs of a physical therapist impacts patients with lower back pain
A study conducted by Rufa, A., et al. (2020) looked into how varied approaches to patients with lower back pain impacted their recovery....


Talking therapy shows promise for people with chronic low back pain
A study conducted by BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders (2015) observed the effectiveness of contextual cognitive behavioural therapy (CCBT)...


Patient review
A very kind review from a patient I help manage with their chronic lower back pain. Chronic lower back pain affects as many as one-third...


Does aggressive rehabilitation offer the best outcomes?
Musculoskeletal injuries, such as lower back and neck pain, can emanate from the skin, fascia, bursa, muscle, ligaments, tendons and...


Chronic neck pain, what is effective?
Non-specific chronic neck pain is abundant, and can have significant effects on people's lives, and is thought to be driven by...
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