A good friend recently asked me ‘what are the best exercises for back pain?’ He was a bit disappointed when I told him that my answer to that question is always…. ‘it depends’. It depends on how long you’ve had back pain, the severity of the pain, and how easily the pain is triggered. For example, Patient A bent down yesterday to tie their shoelaces and their back ‘went’, causing pain of 9 out of 10 whenever they move. Patient…

Given that we spend abot a third of our lives asleep, it’s crucial to sleep in a position that supports our body’s physical recovery. A good sleep position can relieve stress on your spine, while an unhealthy position can increase pain or stiffness in your back, neck, arms, or shoulders, all while contributing to lower-quality sleep quality. In this post, I’ll explore the four most popular sleeping positions for those struggling with low back pain, along with some additional tips…

In the Physio7 clinic, I use a 4-step system to treat complex, chronic and persistent pains. The system ultimately enables you to take ownership of your body. The human body has a tremendous capacity to self-heal. If you cut yourself, you can watch it heal. There is a process and it takes time, but it happens, usually without you doing much to help. If it is a deep cut, you might get stitches and put a dressing over it, but…