Sydney Back Clinic

Pain generated by the spinal disc is quite often misunderstood-partly because health professionals often do not agree on what spinal disc pathology is, and partly because the disc problems are not always well explained to (or understood by) patients. There are many different terms to describe spinal disc pathology (such as pinched nerve, herniated disc, bulging, ruptured or slipped disc, […]

Steps you can take to prevent back pain include the following: Wear comfortable, low-heeled shoes. Consider having your gait evaluated and corrected, if appropriate, with regular spinal alignment. Make sure your work surface is at a comfortable height for you. Use a chair with good lower back support that may recline slightly. If you must sit for long periods, rest […]

The statement that back injuries tend to be difficult to cure can be a myth in many cases. We can help guide our patients and pave a pathway to recovery from their back disorders. A back disorder may develop over a period of time or a patient may actually have a sudden onset of back pain. There may be one […]

These recommendations are for people currently not experiencing back pain. Modifications are necessary if you have back pain. Do not continue to perform an exercise which produces pain. Seek the advice of a Doctor or Neuroskeletal therapist. Exercise is an important part of improving and maintaining normal, comfortable back function. It is important to practice these exercises regularly so you […]

Back pain during pregnancy is a very common problem. Three out of four women experience some degree of back pain during pregnancy. For some women, symptoms may begin before they are showing and last throughout pregnancy. The cause of back pain during pregnancy is related to many factors: change in body posture, hormones that cause the relaxation of connective tissue […]

It is a very comforting feeling to have just the right pillow to rest an achy, tired body on. In addition to providing comfort, the right pillows can also provide the necessary support for the neck and spine – alleviating or preventing many common forms of back pain and neck pain.   Use of a pillow while sleeping has two […]

Every day, almost 90% of journeys and 92% of kilometers traveled are made in cars or ground transportation (buses, trucks). For almost 14 millions of us, driving is the primary means of transportation, for journeys to and from work, to the store, and for pleasure. On average, men drive 68 kilometers and women drive 54 kilometers each day. We Australians […]

Sitting in office chairs for prolonged periods of time can be a major cause of back pain. Sitting is a static posture that can cause increased stress in the back, neck, arms and legs, and can add a tremendous amount of pressure to the back muscles and spinal discs. Additionally, sitting in a slouched-over or slouched-down position in a chair […]

Have you checked the object before you try to lift it? Test every load before you lift by pushing the object lightly with your hands or feet to see how easily it moves. This tells you about how heavy it is. Remember, a small size does not always mean a light load.   Is the load you want to lift […]