Does it cause a problem if I keep popping my joints?
Yes and no. Here’s a deeper dive into this question.
Spinal Pain
Articles about anything to do with spinal pain and problems
How does acupuncture work?
I’ve used acupuncture for many years as a powerful way to reset tight and ‘over-revving’ spinal muscles.
Low Back Exercise – 2
How to use a band or cord to do a light deadlift/hinge movement.
Should I wear a back support?
In some types of spinal problem the entire muscle group of the low back goes into a kind of protective and panicky spasm
Have I got loose ligaments?
Anxiety – and even panic attacks – seems to be up to 7 times more common in hypermobile people than in the general population.
Can I wear high heels?
There are some issues worth bearing in mind for those of you with a spinal problem who want to wear heels.
Sitting!
It’s possible to sit properly in two different ways. Active versus passive sitting.
Pillow Talk
How to choose and use a pillow to get a good night’s sleep.
Disc Injury – a guide
A helpful guide for disc injury sufferers.
Sciatica or a hamstring? Should I stretch it?
If you have pain in the posterior thigh how do you decide what it is? And what should you do about it?
Preparing the spine for action!
What is the quickest and best way to ‘wake up’ the spine?
MRI for spines – when to do them
For at least 95% of back pain an MRI won’t show a definite cause.
Why the low back is like a spring – when it’s working properly
If your low back can bend backwards and to the side well then during sitting your spine will compress nicely.
Whiplash
Whiplash is quite capable of causing problems even in low-speed shunts, especially if the bump is unexpected.
The Hip-Hinge
Preventing spinal pain is not just about having a healthy and strong back, though that is important.
Should I use muscle relaxants?
Be a little cautious about taking ‘muscle relaxant’ medications for spinal pain.
Forwards or backwards?
What’s most important for your back – bending forward or bending backwards?
What is the pop?
Joint manipulation in the spine is a highly focussed, fast and small movement of the joint.
Low Back Exercise – 1
This video shows a simple exercise that can ‘wake up’ key spinal muscles that prevent the spine from bending forward correctly.
How to sneeze!
Sneezing the wrong way puts a massive strain through the spine. Here’s how to avoid putting your back out through a sneeze.