Spinal Pain
How does acupuncture work?
I’ve used acupuncture for many years as a powerful way to reset tight and ‘over-revving’ spinal muscles.
Michael Smith BSc (Hons) Ost March 27, 2021
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Spinal Pain
Michael Smith BSc (Hons) Ost February 23, 2021
Spinal Pain
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
Michael Smith BSc (Hons) Ost January 4, 2021
Spinal Pain
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.
Michael Smith BSc (Hons) Ost December 20, 2020
Spinal Pain
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.
Michael Smith BSc (Hons) Ost June 2, 2020
Spinal Pain
Sitting!
It’s possible to sit properly in two different ways. Active versus passive sitting.
Michael Smith BSc (Hons) Ost May 30, 2020
Spinal Pain
Michael Smith BSc (Hons) Ost May 3, 2020
Spinal Pain
Michael Smith BSc (Hons) Ost May 3, 2020
Spinal Pain
What is referred pain?
An osteopathic view of referred pain and some of its implications.
Michael Smith BSc (Hons) Ost May 1, 2020
Spinal Pain
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?
Michael Smith BSc (Hons) Ost February 25, 2020
Spinal Pain
Preparing the spine for action!
What is the quickest and best way to ‘wake up’ the spine?
Michael Smith BSc (Hons) Ost February 17, 2020
Spinal Pain
MRI for spines – when to do them
For at least 95% of back pain, an MRI won’t show a definite cause.
Michael Smith BSc (Hons) Ost January 10, 2020
Spinal Pain
Why the low back is like a spring – when it’s working properly
If your low back can bend backwards and to either side well, then during sitting, your spine will compress nicely.
Michael Smith BSc (Hons) Ost December 16, 2019
Spinal Pain
Whiplash
Whiplash is quite capable of causing problems even in low-speed shunts, especially if the bump is unexpected.
Michael Smith BSc (Hons) Ost October 2, 2019
Spinal Pain
The Hip-Hinge
Preventing spinal pain is not just about having a healthy and strong back, though that is important.
Michael Smith BSc (Hons) Ost October 1, 2019
Spinal Pain
Children with aches & pains?
Has your child had an injury? For example, a fall off the trampoline. And the pain seems to have gone?
Michael Smith BSc (Hons) Ost September 21, 2019
Spinal Pain
Should I use muscle relaxants?
Be a little cautious about taking ‘muscle relaxant’ medications for spinal pain.
Michael Smith BSc (Hons) Ost September 2, 2019
Spinal Pain
Forwards or backwards?
I’m often asked by patients, “What’s most important for my back – being good at bending forward or at bending backwards?”
Michael Smith BSc (Hons) Ost May 2, 2019
Spinal Pain
What is the pop?
Joint manipulation in the spine is a highly focussed, fast and small movement of the joint.
Michael Smith BSc (Hons) Ost May 2, 2019
Spinal Pain
Low Back Exercise – 1
This video shows a simple exercise that can ‘wake-up’ key spinal muscles that, when not working as they should, prevent the spine from bending forward correctly.
Michael Smith BSc (Hons) Ost April 7, 2019