Hips play a key role in maintaining good posture and preventing lower back pain. Small misalignments can lead to hip pain, lower back pain, and further injury. Alignment issues and hip pain can affect people at almost any age. So,… Continue Reading
Working a boring 9-6 desk job, plus working on some of my personal projects in the evening, I try to maximise the use of my spare time and only do what I really enjoy – spending time with my family,… Continue Reading
Posture is of the utmost importance in maintaining overall health. In fact, bad posture is the single most common reason people suffer from lower back pain and anterior pelvic tilt. We’ve already discussed some other common causes of lower back… Continue Reading
When the pelvis tilts too much to one side, it creates a misalignment of joints throughout the spine. The misaligned joints fail to function within their normal planes of motion and this creates extra joint stress, leading to joint capsule… Continue Reading
Sciatica is a term that is used to describe the symptoms of leg pain that is sometimes characterized by a numbness or weakness that stems from the lower back. The pain climbs through the buttock down to the large sciatic… Continue Reading
The Thomas Test is a popular physical examination test that is used to test for anterior pelvic tilt. The test is named after a British orthopedic Dr. Hugh Thomas (1834-1891). The test measures the length of the hip muscles to… Continue Reading
Are you stuck with your anterior pelvic tilt? Is your lower back pain driving you nuts? Sometimes it feels like there is a part of the equation missing no matter the investments you make on foam rollers and other fitness… Continue Reading
Some yoga poses can be excellent in relieving your lower back pain. This is one of the few reasons why yoga has continued to enjoy increased popularity. In order to enjoy the full healing benefits that yoga has to offer,… Continue Reading
The usefulness of foam rollers in reducing lower back pain is simply indisputable, but with so many marketers looking to cash in on your agony, it might be hard to tell which foam roller is best to invest in. At… Continue Reading
There are several causes of lower back pain including but not limited to tight hamstrings and weakened muscles resulting from poor sitting postures. Lower back pain has also been found to be more intense when you are under emotional turmoil… Continue Reading