It was only meant to be a quick drive. You got in the car, drove to the shops and expected to be home within 10 minutes. Instead, traffic slowed everything down. By the time you arrived, your lower back felt stiff, your hips were uncomfortable and getting out of the car took more effort than […]
Back, neck and joint pain can happen at almost any stage of life. You might wake up with a stiff neck, develop lower back pain after gardening or notice that your knee has started hurting during your regular walk. Sometimes these symptoms settle within a few days. Other times, they keep returning or gradually start […]
You go to bed feeling fine, but wake up with a stiff neck. Turning your head is uncomfortable. Your shoulders feel tight, and you may spend the first part of the morning trying to loosen everything up. If this happens regularly, your pillow might be worth considering. Your pillow isn’t necessarily the cause of your […]
Reaching your 50s doesn’t mean you should expect your shoulders to hurt. However, shoulder pain and stiffness can become more common as we get older, particularly if you’ve had previous injuries, changes in activity or years of repetitive shoulder use. You might notice discomfort when reaching overhead, putting on a jacket, lifting something from a […]
You head out for your usual morning walk feeling fine. Halfway through, you notice a sharp ache under your heel. Or perhaps the walk itself isn’t too bad, but once you sit down and stand up again, your heel becomes noticeably sore. If this sounds familiar, plantar fasciitis could be one possible explanation. Plantar fasciitis […]
Retirement is something many Australians look forward to. More time for family. More travel. More gardening. Long walks, golf, bowls or simply enjoying a slower pace of life. But retirement also brings changes to your daily routine, and some of those changes can influence the way your body moves. Many retirees spend more time reading, […]
You finish your Saturday game feeling great. There wasn’t a dramatic injury. No awkward fall. No sudden pop. But when you get out of bed the next morning, the back of your ankle feels sore and stiff. Walking down the hallway is uncomfortable, and the first few steps remind you that something isn’t quite right. […]
You can walk around the supermarket without a problem. You make it through a stroll around the neighbourhood. But the moment you start climbing a flight of stairs, your knee lets you know something isn’t quite right. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Pain when walking upstairs is one of the most common reasons […]
If you’ve been searching online about shoulder pain, you’ve probably come across two terms over and over again: Rotator cuff pain and shoulder impingement. Many people assume they’re exactly the same thing. Others think one is simply a more severe version of the other. The truth is a little more complicated. These terms describe different […]
Sciatica is a common cause of pain that travels from the lower back into the buttock and down one leg. If you’re experiencing these symptoms, it’s natural to wonder whether sciatica will simply disappear with time or whether you should seek professional care. The short answer is that some cases of sciatica do improve on […]
