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 […]
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 […]
When people think about spinal health, they often picture major injuries, heavy lifting or sporting accidents. In reality, your spine is influenced far more by the small things you do every day. The way you sit, stand, sleep, lift, walk and even how often you move all contribute to how your spine feels over time. […]
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, […]
Joint pain isn’t always the result of a sporting injury or a major accident. For many Australians, it develops gradually. Perhaps your knees feel stiff after getting out of the car. Your shoulders ache after reaching into the pantry. Your hips feel tight during your morning walk, or your neck doesn’t turn as easily as […]
As the weather cools across Australia, many people notice something else changing too. Their back starts to feel stiffer. Getting out of bed in the morning becomes a little slower. Long drives seem less comfortable. Even simple tasks like bending over to tie your shoes or lifting the shopping can feel more challenging than they […]
“Sit up straight.” “Don’t slouch.” “Stand tall.” Most of us have heard these reminders since childhood. They’re often well-intentioned, but they can also create the impression that there’s one perfect posture we should maintain all day. If we don’t, we’re led to believe that back pain, neck pain or spinal problems are inevitable. The truth […]
Take a moment to think about how often you look at your phone. Checking messages over breakfast. Scrolling through social media while waiting for coffee. Replying to emails between meetings. Watching videos on the couch. Using your phone has become such a natural part of everyday life that most of us don’t notice how often […]
Few professions ask as much of the body as nursing and aged care. One moment you’re helping someone out of bed. The next, you’re pushing equipment down a corridor, assisting with personal care, responding to an emergency or spending hours on your feet. Unlike many office-based jobs, healthcare work rarely allows you to move at […]
Whether you’re lifting a heavy box at work, carrying groceries, moving furniture or picking up a child, the way you lift can place different levels of stress on your lower back. While lifting itself isn’t necessarily harmful, using poor lifting techniques or attempting to lift more than your body is prepared for may increase the […]
