There is a particular kind of frustration that comes with recurring pain. Your back settles down for a while, then suddenly hurts again. Your shoulder feels fine for a few weeks, then starts aching in exactly the same place. Your knee improves, you get back to normal, and then the familiar pain returns. It can […]
There is nothing quite like getting into bed after a long day and realising your back has other plans. You lie on your back. Nope. You roll onto your side. Still uncomfortable. You move the pillow, change positions, pull your knees up, stretch your legs out and eventually wonder whether you are going to get […]
You get out of bed feeling pretty good. By 7 am, you’re on site. You’re carrying gear, climbing ladders, kneeling, reaching, bending and getting on and off the floor. Maybe there is a bit of driving between jobs too. Then, sometime around knock-off, your lower back starts complaining. Your shoulders feel heavy. Your neck is […]
You make it through the entire workday without much trouble. Then you get home. You sit down on the couch, take your shoes off and finally relax. That’s when your lower back starts aching. Or perhaps you notice it while cooking dinner, picking up the kids, getting out of the car or simply standing after […]
If you have sciatica, sitting for an extended period can sometimes make your symptoms more noticeable. You might feel relatively comfortable when you first sit down, only to develop an ache in your lower back, buttock or leg after 20, 30 or 60 minutes. Standing up and walking around may then provide some relief. So […]
Toddlers rarely stay still for long. One minute you’re carrying them upstairs. The next, you’re holding them at the shops, lifting them into the car or carrying them because their little legs have suddenly decided they’re finished for the day. It’s part of parenting. But if you’re regularly carrying a toddler, you may also start […]
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 […]
You take a day off from exercise because you think your body needs a break. You spend more time on the couch, sleep in, catch up on television and avoid your usual workout. Yet the following morning, you feel worse. Your back is stiff. Your hips feel tight. Your shoulders are uncomfortable and your legs […]
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 […]
