Back pain is often attributed to a weak core, particularly in fitness culture and popular health advice. Strengthen your abs. Stabilise your spine. Fix the problem. It sounds logical. But research over the past two decades shows that core-strengthening exercises are no more effective than many other forms of exercise for back pain. That doesn’t […]
Monthly archives: January 2020
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal stenosis is a common back condition where the nerve roots or the spinal cord become pinched or compressed because the spaces within the spinal canal narrowing. It affects men and women in equal numbers, and around 10% of the UK population is believed to be living with this condition. Who gets it, are you […]
2020 new decade, new you? But is there anything wrong with the old you?
It’s a rhetorical question. Are you about to plunge into the perennial pitfall of making unrealistic New Year’s resolutions for the year ahead? While the start of a new year is an opportunity to press the reset button and may inspire a renewed sense of purpose or hope to begin new adventures. Many people make […]