Most of us get back pain at some point in our lives. It may be due to an exercise injury, an accident, or developmental. But most of the time, upper or lower back pain can develop at all time. Repetitive activities at work or home, such as sitting at a computer or lifting, may produce excessive tension and muscular tightness that can result in a back issues. One of the biggest solutions to preventing back pain is to improve everyday posture, at work and at home. In addition t

Suffering from sore and tired muscles? Maybe you need to improve your mobility or practice your injury prevention. Maybe foam rolling may just be the answer to your problems. You may be familiar with the piece of equipment that is the foam roller. Perhaps you’ve given it a go but not too sure how to use it. Here we are going to talk more about the benefits of foam rolling and why it’s a popular piece of equpitment with runners, gym-goers and athletes alike. WHAT IS FOAM ROLLI

BASIC BACK STRETCHES 1. LYING KNEE HUGS Gentle pull single knee up to chest and rock for 30 second. Do a couple of times per day, especially in the morning. If very acute pain, build up tolerance gradually. 2. GLUTE STRETCHES Cross your leg over your opposite ankle and pull knee towards your chest slowly until mild stretch is felt in the buttock and hold for 15 seconds. Repeat x 3. Couple of time per day. 3. SEATED SPAINL ROTATION STRETCHES Maintaining good flexibility throug

​POSTURE 5 QUICK AND EASY STRETCHES TO HELP IMPROVE YOU POSTURE ​ Does sitting and being sedentary all day give you back ache other niggles? Often people in this case can find it very difficult to get comfortable, which can be extremely frustrating!  This article with give you 5 quick and easy to perform stretches to help improve your posture and banish those aches and niggles associated with posture and sedentary lifestyles. ​ Poor posture is very common and is often a cause

Here at Dynamic Osteopaths in Birmingham and Solihull we spend 80% of our working day treating back pain and sciatica. In this post we would like to provide you with some basic advice on how to look after your back pain. 1) Keep a healthy weight Maintaining a good level of fitness is imperative for avoiding back pain, along with a healthy diet filled with good nutrients and low on processed foods. 2) Keep your back muscles strong it is true that the majority of back pain and

If you suffer from back pain, you are probably wondering on the best strategies to relieve it. There are many things you can do to help but how do you know which form of treatment is right for you? Before you decide on a course of treatment, keep these four things in mind. Identifying the type of back complaint you suffer from is the first step, then finding out the best methods of treatment. Whether you're experiencing back pain for the first time or you've suffered a relaps

If you, like many of us spend much of your day sitting at a desk in sedentary postures, this ca inevitably put you at increased risk for causing problems to your back and / or neck. Here we are going to go through 4 easy to follow tips to help your back remain healthy at work. 1) Maintain good posture During sitting at your desk, place your feet flat on the floor and keep your back against the chair, without slouching. Your head should be in a neutral position with the ears d