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If you’re suffering from back pain, you know how frustrating and debilitating it can be. A lack of knowledge about what’s causing your pain can make it even worse, as every time you sit down or get up, wondering if this will be the moment the pain hits its worst. There are a number of

If you experience neck pain from any cause, be it from an accident or due to the natural wear and tear of daily life, it can be quite debilitating.Neck pain affects over 20% of adults at some point in their lives, so it’s important to understand the causes and treatments to this condition that can

Climbing is so good for you – it’s fantastic physical exercise, it’s expressive, social, and most of all, fun.  From a health perspective, it’s hard then to think why you’d choose to spend your time doing anything else.  Just keep climbing and you’ll be right. Perhaps the best and worst thing about climbing is the

Whether you’re for or against a latex mattress as a sleeping solution, there’s a lot of misinformation about the product.  Choosing a mattress is probably like choosing sunglasses – it’s very subjective, and not all options will suit all people.  When you look at the facts, and disregard all of the non-science you hear from

Excessive anterior pelvic tilt has long been considered a possible contributor to both lower back pain and sacroiliac joint pain.  An anterior pelvic tilt is when your pelvis is rotated forward and downward which forces your lower spine into an exaggerated curve.  This potentially results in extra pressure experienced through your spine and added strain

Unlike its counterpart anterior pelvic tilt, posterior pelvic tilt is less common, but is important to discuss, as it is often a result of tight muscles which can restrict movement and place more compressive forces through the lumbar spine. Posterior pelvic tilt is when the pelvis is rotated upwards and backwards resulting in a lack

Many of us are feeling a little out of touch with our bodies after being denied the chance to exercise in the way we’ve been used to. I certainly have. Returning to the gym after a forced three month break has been a bruise to the ego – I don’t feel as strong as I

First and foremost – a ‘crack’ implies a fracture which is the last thing you should want to self-inflict. Manipulating joints on your own body may create a sound which is more accurately described as a ‘pop’. This occurs because when you separate two articulating surfaces (distracting a joint), a small vacuum is created within

Physiotherapy can be one of the most effective treatment methods when it comes to managing physical health issues, yet many people are still unsure of what North Sydney physiotherapy actually is and how it can benefit them. Physiotherapy is an essential part of any injury recovery process. It’s also being used to prevent future injuries and chronic

Postural pain, also known as back pain, can be debilitating and stop you from living your life to the fullest. In fact, it’s estimated that 80% of people will experience some form of back pain in their lifetime! One of the most common causes of this type of discomfort are bad habits such as prolonged

Cold laser therapy Sydney – available at The Physicaltherapy Centre in North Sydney. At The Physicaltherapy Centre, our practitioners use the Thor PBMT Pro Laser – the most advanced “low level laser therapy” (LLLT) product available in the market today. Cold Laser Therapy Sydney is a light therapy whereby laser or LED lights are passed over the