Flexible working, working on the move, working from home and the advances in technology mean that more and more people use a laptop for their work. But ergonomically, laptops aren’t great for working on and overtime can cause issues. So, here’s a few tips to help keep back, neck, shoulder and arm pain at bay.
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Clearing leaves this weekend? With the weekend upon us, I thought it may be wise to share some tips on how to protect your body and minimise any risk of picking up an injury if you’re planning on taking part in leaf clearing.
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This week, 3rd – 8th October 2016 is BackCare Awareness Week. The focus this year is ‘Caring for Carers’. Carers provide invaluable help and assistance to their children, friends, relatives, and partners. It is estimated that there are around 7 million unpaid carers in the UK. But what happens when their work leads to back
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To coincide with World Physiotherapy Day, the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists (CSP) have produced a series of evidence based myth busters to tackle the common myths surrounding back pain. The CSP are busting myths about back pain and reinforcing what the latest evidence says is best for your back. Back Pain Myth 3 – A
Back Pain Myth 3 – A scan will tell me exactly what’s wrong Read More »
With back pain affecting so many people, The Chartered Society of Physiotherapists (CSP) have produced a series of evidence based, myth busters to tackle the common myths surrounding back pain.
Back Pain Myth 2 – I should avoid exercise, especially weight training Read More »
The Chartered Society of Physiotherapists (CSP) have produced a series of evidence based myth busters to tackle the common myths surrounding back pain.
Back Pain Myth 1 – Moving will make my back pain worse Read More »
Sudden onset of back pain is not uncommon, we see dozens of people a month at goPhysio who come in with quite severe pain in their back. Often this has come on suddenly without any warning. It can be quite a scary experience, especially when it comes on quite quickly and is quite an intense pain.
Help! I’ve got back pain – what should I do? Read More »
Working from home can be great, reduced travel time, more flexible hours and coffee at hand, but, the tendency to work longer hours at the desk can be part of it. So, just make sure you look after you body in the process.
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We seem to spend more and more hours behind the wheel, driving long distances for work, travelling or ferrying the kids around! Poor ergonomics and sitting in the same position behind the wheel for long periods of time can lead to much discomfort. Back, neck, shoulder and leg pain are all too common complaints. But
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Yesterday on BBC Radio 4’s Inside Health programme, there was a great overview of Pelvic Girdle Pain (PGP). PGP is an umbrella term used to describe pain felt in the hip, back & pelvic area during pregnancy. It can affect 1 in 5 pregnancies, normally from the second trimester, but can start from very early on
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