What is sciatica?
What is sciatica? As a chiropractor, I have been asked this question a lot. And the answer isn’t quite a s simple as people expect…. Sciatica has become a bit of an umbrella term used to describe leg pain which originates from the lower back. Most people assume that pain travelling down their leg must […]
Lower back pain relief at home
I’m always trying to encourage my patients to help themselves when it comes to their back problems. The more you help yourself, the less you need to come see me! So here are some tips for lower back pain relief at home (and yes they work, I sometimes even do them myself!): Exercise We all […]
Are your shoes causing lower back pain?
This is one for the ladies! Are your shoes causing lower back pain? If you regularly wear high heels and suffer with low back pain, then take note. High heeled shoes alter our posture by shifting our centre of gravity and put more strain onto the lower spinal joints and muscles. You might notice your back hurts […]