Mid Back Pain

Mid Back Pain

Mid Back Pain? The thoracic spine extends from the lower neck down to the last rib. It is often a neglected part of the body, which is surprising considering that it is just as prone to stiffness as other parts of the spine. Though it is a difficult part of the body...
Lower Back Pain

Lower Back Pain

Lower back pain is probably the most common issue we see in our clinic. The lower back is the area of the spine between the bottom of the ribs and the pelvis. There are five moveable lumbar vertebrae with discs in between them. They are supported by strong surrounding...
Sports Injuries

Sports Injuries

  Sports Injuries: Statistically speaking, sports injuries peak in the months of May, June and July. Cold muscles, tendons and ligaments increase your risk of sustaining injury. However, the fear of sustaining a sports injury should not deter you from...
The importance of casual play and exercise

The importance of casual play and exercise

  The importance of casual play and exercise to build strong muscles and a healthy outlook cannot be underestimated. Here’s a slightly disturbing statistic for you… Kids aged 5-15 years old had the greatest increase of all age groups in ACL (knee) surgery between...
Achilles Tendinopathy

Achilles Tendinopathy

Achilles tendinopathy is an unfortunately common complaint seen in our clinic. Achilles tendon pain is usually due to small tears in the tendon which can develop over time. This may occur due to a single incident of over-stretching or straining the tendon.  General...