When it comes to improving your health, most people think about eating right, exercising regularly, and managing stress. But one crucial, and often overlooked factor is how you sleep. You may be surprised to learn that your favourite sleeping position could be working against your body rather than helping it heal.
Headaches, migraine, back, neck or joint pain, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), fibromyalgia – they’re just some of the common causes of chronic pain.
We understand how physically and emotionally draining long term pain can be, and many clients come to us having ‘tried everything’!
Find out how to identify the triggers of pain, how to break the cycle of constant flare ups, and how to finally do the one thing you have been avoiding for fear of re-injury…
There is so much fear, loss of confidence and hopelessness associated with chronic pain, but when we look at the greater picture of all the issues involved, we can begin to unpick the contributing factors and address some of the unhelpful language, assumptions and outdated protocols.
Professor Peter O’Sullivan (Physio and educator) has identified 10 myths of back pain, and I would like to take each one in turn and give a constructive alternative to put you back in the driving seat.
When your back ‘goes’ it can feel extremely painful and often very scary. It can make you catch your breath with sharp spasms, feel bent forward or lopsided, and can often leave you sleep deprived and anxious.
However, there is much you can do yourself, read this back-saving first aid guide…