How the lumbar spine mechanics are affected by chair design
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For many people, a large amount of time is spent sitting with weight distributed to the ischial tuberosities of the ischium and the soft tissues such as the gluteus maximus. Work environments have become more automated and computerised and so many people may be living a more sedentary lifestyle and spending a greater amount of time sitting. Many ergonomic intervention …
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Do the Principles of Osteopathy relate to the seated posture?
Osteopathy, founded by Andrew Taylor Still, had a philosophy that was based on the health of the individual as a whole [1] rather than just the symptoms. It was reported by Parsons et al that the earliest writings interpreted by Still showed that he had outlined four principles as guides of Osteopathy. [2] He outlined that the body is a …
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What Are Trigger Points?
Trigger points are described as hyperirritable spots in skeletal muscle that often refer pain to other areas in the body. Later in this blog I will discuss other symptoms associated with them. As a Neuromuscular Therapist, I believe that they are a common cause of pain and something I see regularly with my clients. Research by Drs. Janet Travell and …
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Personal Training for Back Pain
Seeking a Personal Trainer in Watford for back pain may not be the norm and often a eye raiser in the medical community as many perceive a personal trainer to have little or no knowledge in the area of back pain and/or the rehabilitation protocols to successfully train people with back pain, something a Physio should do some might say… A personal …
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