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Stay Active With Back Pain: Should I Rest or Keep Moving?

Should I Rest or Stay Active When My Back Hurts? Back pain can make even simple movement feel uncomfortable. So, should you rest or stay active with back pain? For most people with uncomplicated back pain, staying appropriately active is generally more helpful than prolonged bed...

Do I Need an X-Ray or MRI for Back Pain?

Do I Need an X-Ray or MRI for Back Pain? If you're experiencing back pain, it's understandable to wonder, “Do I need an X-ray or MRI for my back pain?” You may be worried that something is damaged, or perhaps you've had back pain before and...

Back Pain Confusion: What Should You Do?

Fear and Confusion: Understanding Your Neck and Back Pain Back pain can be confusing. One day you feel fine. Next, you bend over to pick something up and suddenly your back hurts. Or perhaps your neck has been stiff for weeks and you are beginning to wonder...

Sciatica Sleeping Positions: Sleep Better With Less Pain

Sciatica Sleeping Positions: Sleep Better With Less Pain The best sciatica sleeping positions reduce tension on the lower back, pelvis and sciatic nerve. For most people, sleeping on their side with a pillow between their knees or on their back with a pillow under their knees...

Sciatica Causes: Why Your Sciatica Keeps Returning

Sciatica Causes: Why Your Sciatica Keeps Returning Most recurrent sciatica causes are due toongoing stress on the lower back, pelvis or sciatic nerve rather than a new injury every time. The key to long-term improvement is identifying the factors that repeatedly irritate the nerve and making...

Recurrent Back Pain: 5 Simple Steps to Stop Back Pain Coming Back

The Simple Daily 5 Steps to Stop Your Back Pain Coming Back A practical guide to building a stronger, more reliable back By Greg Conlan Northcote Chiropractic “when trust and experience matter” Recurrent Back Pain - Introduction If you have recurrent back pain, you are not alone. Many people experience the same frustrating...

Recurrent Back Pain Exercises: What to Do at Home

Recurrent Back Pain Exercises: What to Do at Home to Stop Flare-Ups The best recurrent back pain exercises focus on three things: [caption id="attachment_2816" align="alignright" width="300"] Home Exercises That Work[/caption] 1.Restoring movement 2. Building strength and 3. Improving endurance. Done consistently, these exercises reduce flare-ups and help you trust...

Back Pain? Do I Need a Chiropractor or a GP?

When Should I See a Chiropractor, GP or Specialist for Back Pain? Good question! Most back pain does not require scans, hospital visits, or specialist care. However, certain red flag symptoms mean you should seek urgent medical attention immediately. In fact, the majority of uncomplicated back pain...

What Should I Avoid With Back Pain? Lifting, Twisting & Real Risk Factors

What Should I Avoid With Back Pain? Lifting, Twisting & The Real Risk Factors Most back pain flare-ups are not caused by heavy lifting — they are caused by poorly positioned, poorly timed or leveraged movements. What should I avoid with back pain? Come spend some time...

Movement Stress Relief: How the Body Calms the Mind Naturally

Movement Stress Relief: How the Body Calms the Mind Naturally Movement stress relief. What's it all about? Stress feels mental. Racing thoughts. Constant pressure. Poor sleep. Short patience. A body that never quite relaxes. But stress doesn’t start in the mind — it shows up there. If you want real...