Low Back Pain

Low Back Pain

Acute vs Chronic  There are two types of low back pain (LBP): acute and chronic (NIH, 2020). Acute LBP appears suddenly and subsides after a few days or weeks; it is usually caused by a sudden injury such as a fall. If pain persists for longer than 12 weeks, it is...
Low Back Pain

Three Ways Physiotherapy Helps With Sciatica

The sciatic nerve is the largest nerve in the body. It runs from the lower back all the way to the foot. If the sciatic nerve becomes pinched and/or irritated, it can result in a painful condition called sciatica. Sciatica Symptoms  Sciatica usually causes pain that...
Best Achilles Tendonitis Treatments

Best Achilles Tendonitis Treatments

What is Achilles tendonitis? Achilles tendonitis is a painful condition that causes inflammation of the Achilles tendon – a strong chord of tissues shared by the calf muscles and the heel bone. The Achilles tendon allows people to push their feet down and acts as a...