Latest Spinal Condition Articles

Exercise therapy: Coping with pregnancy related discomforts

November 24, 2011

Introduction Most of the musculoskeletal problems that arise during pregnancy can be prevented and treated by physiotherapy. Individualized physical therapy programs have been found more effective than group sessions for the reduction of pain and sick leave due to back pain in pregnancy. Pregnancy related... Read more »

Your arm itches all the time but your dermatologist says there is nothing wrong with you. You might want to see a physiotherapist for a neck problem instead.

October 21, 2011

There is a chronic condition of itchy arms called brachioradial pruritus. A new study reported in the October issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology suggests a strong link between the itch and a compressed nerve in the neck which physiotherapists can help relieve. While it seems... Read more »

A hypothesis: Why Singaporean Kids are more likely to develop neck pain than their counterparts in South East Asia?

October 10, 2011

As a physiotherapist working in private practice, I am starting to see an increasing trend of younger clients with neck pain. The youngest has been 8, but the majority are between 13-16 years of age. I believe that this is a trend that we will continue to see with potential for even younger clients. My... Read more »

Neck Pain: The truth on Traction

September 29, 2011

The amount of people working in a desk bound jobs is increasing worldwide. Unfortunately, these jobs tend to go, hand in hand with a greater chance of suffering from prolonged neck and back pain. Maybe for this very reason, currently the most common source of musculoskeletal disability is chronic neck... Read more »

Gym Users – Are you OVER-working the PECS?

September 26, 2011

If your gym workout is giving you neck and shoulder pains,  you could be  over-training your chest muscles. The key is a balanced training program that focuses on several muscle groups to prevent muscle imbalance developing and the consequent dysfunction The effects of over developing one muscle group... Read more »

8 Tips for Back-Care When Flying

September 5, 2011

1. Lift Your Cabin Luggage in stages. Move slowly when lifting your luggage and break the action into smaller steps. When lifting a bag into an overhead compartment – first lift it to the arm of the seat, then to the top of the seatback, and then into the compartment. 2. Never twist while lifting.... Read more »

Shoulder pain in office workers

July 20, 2011

A shoulder impingement is common amongst athletes involved in overhead sports. Ironically the same condition can happen in someone who leads a more sedentary lifestyle. A common scenario is where someone reaches out for a stack of documents or a heavy object that weighs too much for the shoulder muscles.... Read more »