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 […]
Pregnancy brings some remarkable changes to the body. As your baby grows, your weight distribution changes, your abdomen expands and your centre of gravity gradually shifts. These changes can influence the way you stand, walk, sit and move. For many women, this can contribute to back or pelvic discomfort during pregnancy. That doesn’t mean back […]
Working from home has made life more flexible for many Australians. There is no commute, you can make lunch in your own kitchen and your workspace might only be a few steps from the couch. But there can be a downside. For some remote workers, the home office has gradually become a source of neck […]
Taking a deep breath should be something you barely notice. So when you feel a sharp or aching sensation around your shoulder blade each time you breathe in, it can be unsettling. There are several possible explanations. Sometimes the discomfort may be related to the muscles, joints or ribs around your upper back. In other […]
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 […]
If your job keeps you on your feet for most of the day, you probably know the feeling. By lunchtime, your feet are tired. By the end of your shift, they may feel sore, heavy or uncomfortable. Standing itself isn’t necessarily a problem. Your feet are designed to support you throughout the day. But spending […]
Almost everyone experiences a headache from time to time. It might appear after a late night, a stressful week or a long day at the computer, then disappear just as quickly. But what happens when headaches start becoming a regular part of your week? Perhaps you’re reaching for pain relief more often, cancelling plans because […]
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 […]
After a long day, few things are more appealing than sinking into the couch. You put your feet up, turn on the television and finally relax. But if you regularly get up feeling stiff, sore or uncomfortable, your couch habits could be contributing to how your back feels. This doesn’t mean your couch is damaging […]
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 […]
