Shear Instability: The Hidden Cause of Chronic Low Back Pain
Shear Instability: The Hidden Cause of Chronic Low Back Pain If you’ve been battling persistent low back pain without clear answers, shear instability could be the missing piece of your puzzle. While disc bulges, muscle strains, and degenerative changes often receive the spotlight, shear instability — subtle, uncontrolled movement between spinal segments — is a […]
Stop Stretching Your Low Back
STOP STRETCHING YOUR LOW BACK Why Mobility Isn’t Always the Answer When low back pain strikes, the first instinct for many people is to stretch. It feels intuitive: if your back feels tight, stretching must be the solution, right? Wrong — and in many cases, dangerously wrong. According to spine biomechanics expert Professor Stuart McGill, […]
What Is A Disc Bulge?
WHAT IS A DISC BULGE? So… WHAT IS IT? A disc bulge is a common spinal condition that occurs when the outer layer of the intervertebral disc, known as the annulus fibrosus, weakens and starts to protrude outward. This is often the result of stress-strain reversals, which occur when repetitive bending forward and back up […]
Low Back Pain: A Movement Disease?
Low Back Pain: A Movement Disease? Unseen Struggles – The Impact of Movement Dysfunction on Low Back Pain: There are no ‘fun-runs’ or coloured ribbons for low back pain, nor are there fundraisers or charities – yet, approximately 80% of people will experience a debilitating episode of Low Back Pain during their lifetime. Low back […]
McGill Method
MCGILL meTHOD Low back disorders are prevalent in all societies and affects millions of people worldwide. While it can be caused by various factors, finding an effective and personalised treatment approach is crucial for long-lasting relief and long-term benefit. One such approach that has gained popularity over the years is the McGill Method. Developed by […]