Tag: back pain

100NO 567: Back Pain Masterclass and Keeping the Spine Working Better

Are you one of the 80% of the population that are experiencing back pain? Do you know the difference between chronic and acute pain? Do you believe that back pain is a normal part of aging and something we just put up with? There is no doubt that as we get older, things start to… Continue reading 100NO 567: Back Pain Masterclass and Keeping the Spine Working Better

TWIW 203: Opioids no more effective than placebo for back and neck pain

This Week In Wellness Australian researchers have called into question the use of opioids for acute neck and back pain as research shows that the drugs may be no more effective than placebo. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-06-29/opioids-back-neck-acute-pain-research-findings/102530382 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32142140/

TWIW 153: Do anti-inflammatories cause chronic pain?

This Week In Wellness a recent study by McGill University’s Division of Experimental Medicine, published in Science Translational Medicine shows that inflammation may in fact be necessary for healing acute injuries, throwing into question the common use of steroids and over the counter anti-inflammatories as a first line of defence. “This was very, very unexpected,”… Continue reading TWIW 153: Do anti-inflammatories cause chronic pain?

TWIW 104: Paracetamol ineffective for most pain

This Week In Wellness a review conducted by researchers from the University of Sydney and published in the Medical Journal of Australia has concluded that paracetamol (commonly sold in Australia as Panadol) is no more effective than placebo for most common illness and injuries and in that it’s most ineffective use was for back pain.… Continue reading TWIW 104: Paracetamol ineffective for most pain

TWIW 59: Chiropractic maintenance reduces pain episodes

This Week In Wellness a study has shown that receiving Chiropractic care at regular planned intervals regardless of symptoms had more pain free weeks and shorter painful episodes of lower back pain compared to people who sought care “when needed”. The study was conducted in Sweden where 98% of all chiropractors who are members of… Continue reading TWIW 59: Chiropractic maintenance reduces pain episodes

BQS 90: Yes even Chiropractors get back pain too… the big WHY!

Yes even Chiropractors get back pain too… In today’s episode Dr M shares a little about her last week and the WHY behind why and old injury was playing up…. Dr M dives deeper into why old pain patterns can rear their ugly heads again, and the three key areas of stress can play a… Continue reading BQS 90: Yes even Chiropractors get back pain too… the big WHY!

MUM 009: Mirjam Heemskerk : All Wound Up with Belly Binding

EPISODE 009 (with Mirjam Heemskerk)   All Wound Up with BELLY BINDING   Who would have known all the wonderful things that a long cloth can do for you postpartum let alone that we could talk about it and the benefits for an entire episode but here we are.   Belly Binding is something that… Continue reading MUM 009: Mirjam Heemskerk : All Wound Up with Belly Binding