Summer is a lovely time of the year but it also comes with heat. This heat can often get so intense that you find yourself feeling seriously out of sorts. This is the period of the year when doctors report that they register the highest cases of dehydration. It is therefore important ...

As most of my readers know I suffer from chronic back pain. Nowadays spinal fusion is not used as the first choice for prolapsed discs with pain management being the first treatment and only if nerves are compressed is it used as another option. The problem with spinal fusion ...

The menopause is often associated with hot flushes and mood swings. But did you know that these hormonal fluctuations can lead to a higher incidence of back pain? Oestrogen plays an important role in maintaining skeletal health, promoting the activity of bone building ...

In the spring and summertime, several types of sports injuries are relatively common due to increased outdoor activities and participation in various sports. That can be anything from soccer and softball, to cycling and golf. Even partaking in things that might seem less strenuous like hiking ...

Muscle relaxants – This medication acts as a depressant of the central nervous system and increases mobility of tense muscles, relieving pain from muscle tightness or spasms Narcotic pain medications – Narcotic medications are most often used for treating intense, short-term pain, ...

Shoulder pain when breathing CAN be relieved.Sarah Key explains what may be causing it, and demonstrates how you can help yourself at home. People often refer to a pain in the shoulder or shoulder blade, when what they really mean is a 'back shoulder pain'. And while it is almost ...

Back pain can be a challenging condition to diagnose and manage effectively. Sometimes, conservative treatments for back pain offer limited relief, or they may not work at all. Chronic back pain can significantly impact your ability to enjoy daily activities, work, or even rest comfortably. ...

Do you have low back pain? At our Boulder Physical Therapy and Lafayette Physical Therapy clinics we often examine your hip mobility even though your low back is your area of complaint. Adjacent areas to the back, including the hip, can influence how we move and perform each day.A recent ...

For hayfever sufferers, enjoying sunny spring and summer days is often a longed-for luxury, with the season spent sniffling and sneezing instead. And if missing out on outdoor events to avoid puffy eyes and a runny nose wasn’t bad enough, some may also suffer from drowsiness caused by ...

When you’re suffering from back pain, going for a walk might be the last thing you want to do. You might feel you can hardly stand upright, let alone stride out. However, there is plenty of evidence to show that walking will help you both mentally and physically by keeping ...