Category: Back pain

Back pain is one of the leading causes of disability and lost time at work, sport and our everyday lives in Australia. Latest Back Pain News & Blog.

Low Back Pain

Posted on May 22, 2022 by - Back pain, Physiotherapy

Low back pain is one of the most common injuries a person can experience during their lifetime. Roughly 80% of people will experience low back pain at least once in their life. The vast majority of people (up to 90%) who experience low back pain will recover. However, the likelihood of recurrence is increased.

Lower Back Pain Post-Pregnancy: FAQS

Posted on February 14, 2019 by - Back pain

Why does Post-Pregnancy Back Pain Occur?

During pregnancy the muscles and joints of our pelvis and spine soften and stretch to allow your baby to grow inside the uterus and to become more flexible to prepare for childbirth. After pregnancy, these structures may remain more mobile for up to 3 months post-birth. This may mean that your back and pelvic joints are more susceptible to strain.

Back Pain Myths

Posted on January 20, 2019 by - Back pain

A male person, having severe lower-back pain.

Back pain is one of the leading causes of disability and lost time at work, sport and our everyday lives in Australia. In fact, back pain is the 3rd biggest disease burden (covering medical referrals, expenses, admissions and medication) In Australia. We all know someone whose back “goes”, “slips”, “pops” or is “stuffed”. That’s because 1 in 6 or 3.5 million of us have had an episode of back pain. There are many myths around back pain from who gets it, what it means and how to treat it. Let’s try and clear a few of these up.