If you’ve ever experienced sharp pain, numbness, or weakness in the leg and wondered if it might be sciatica, you’re not alone.
Sciatica is a common condition, but it is often misunderstood.
Watch our new video, Understanding Sciatica: When Is It Time to Seek Help? for answers to questions like:
What are the signs?
What causes it?
When is it time to seek medical advice?
Back pain can significantly disrupt your daily life but incorporating the right exercises and stretches into your routine can provide effective relief. Whether you’re dealing with stiffness, tension, or chronic discomfort, gentle movements that strengthen and stretch your back can make a big difference.
In this article, we’ll explore simple, at-home exercises and stretches designed to ease back pain, improve flexibility, and support spinal health.
Almost everyone experiences back pain at some point in their life. It affects about 80% of adults, making it one of the most common causes of disability and sick days. Back pain can appear suddenly or develop gradually, affecting a small area or spreading widely across the back. While some cases are easily resolved, others can be persistent and difficult to treat.
As one of Australia's leading multidisciplinary pain specialist clinics, we'll explain what chronic pain is and why it occurs. We'll also explain that chronic pain should be managed as a chronic illness and not just a symptom of an illness.
We will provide you with coping tips and practical guidance to help you take the first steps to getting yourself on the road to recovery.
