We often get asked what are the benefits of one form of exercise versus another. Sometimes this is as simple as discussing the difference between cardio and weights. Today's article focuses on the difference between a two types of gym based loading programs Bilateral...
Lumbar stress fractures are one of the most serious and persistent injuries affecting cricket fast bowlers, especially in adolescents. The repetitive, high-load forces of the bowling action place significant strain on the lower back—particularly the L4 and L5...
I need to get an MRI to help with the management of my lower back pain Answer - FICTION In a recent narrative review, Wang and colleagues (2018) concluded that MRI imaging in the early stages of lower back pain can have detrimental effects including more pain, less...
Sharp catch of pain? Ongoing aches? Trouble getting out of bed or with long car rides? Stiff and sore when you are bending over to pick things up? Referred pain into you legs? If you've experienced any of these symptoms recently you are not alone. Lower back pain is a...
With our 30 day pilates challenge starting today, we thought we would take a look at why we love pilates so much for our patients, and what some of the benefits are. Part 1 looks at how pilates affect those with chronic lower back pain. Part 2 looks at the difference...