Types Of Back Exercises

Types of Back Exercises Back exercises strengthen and stretch the back musc ...

Cause And Prevention

Back Pain Causes and Prevention Back pain can cause extreme discomfort and m ...

Beating The Blues Is A Walk In The Park

EXERCISE is the most beneficial self-help strategy for people with clinical depression, a survey by the Black Dog Institute has revealed.

A Health System More Responsive To Patient Needs Is A Cure-all For Many

Medical services need to change their focus beyond the traditional role of the doctor, writes Judy Lumby.

United In The Art Of Gentle Manipulation

When it comes to fixing a bad back, the rivalry between physiotherapists, osteopaths and chiropractors is intense. They're like a bunch of socialites vying for attention on the red carpet each convinced of their legitimacy and status on the health care A-list.

Injury Prevention A Bit Of A Stretch

If you're stretched for time, physiotherapist Dr Robert Herbert suggests you ditch the stretching and get right into your exercise routine. The author of a controversial report published in the BMJ last year debunks advice that coaches have been giving athletes for decades. He says stretching before or after exercise won't stave off sore muscles nor does it prevent injuries.

New Osteopathy Practice Opens

Arden Osteopaths has begun practising at the Integral Healing Centre in Wollongong.

Back In Business

It's time to stand up for your spine and get moving, writes Bill Radford. DOES your back ache while you surf the Net? Do you struggle to get comfortable as you sit and read the paper? Stand up! Four out of five adults will experience significant lower back pain during their lives, accordin

Straighten Up

The way you stand, sit and move can improve your body shape, so foster good posture. By TINA ELLIOTT Sometimes in our exercise frenzy we overlook the obvious, most simple way of keeping fit. What could be more routine than the way you move - anywhere, any time? Posture experts believe the way

Children At Risk From Heavy Backpacks

Overloaded backpacks can cause long-term back and shoulder problems in school children, a recent study found. However, Wollongong chiropractor Andrew Ware maintains the backpack still is far better than its predecessor. ``It comes down to correct use of the product," he said. The study

Chiropractors Attacked For Claim On Spinal Manipulation

Doctors, physiotherapists and osteopaths yesterday disputed a claim by chiropractors that they were the only profession qualified to perform spinal manipulation. The president of the Australian Medical Association, Dr Keith Woollard, said general practitioners were likely to learn about the "