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By Chris, 12 July 2017
Herniated lumbar disc
What is a herniated disc lumbar disc? The spine is made up of a number of individual bones called vertebrae. These are stacked to form the spinal column. Between every joint in the spine is a cushion called intervertebral discs,…
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By Chris, 12 July 2017
Low Back Pain in Athletes
Prevalence Back pain is very common, it is the second most common medical complaint, second only to the common cold. The lifetime prevalence (change of getting it) of back pain is around 80%, with the 45-64 age bracket experiencing the…
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By Chris, 12 July 2017
Acute low back pain
What is acute low back pain? Acute low back pain is one of the most common medical problems in the developed world. Acute low back pain is pain that has been present for around 4 – 6 weeks (less than…
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By Chris, 12 July 2017
Neck Pain Overview
Our necks are pretty amazing structures. They have been with us since birth and put up with a lot of physical stresses. Most of these stresses we won’t even think about or notice such as sleeping on strange pillows, playing…
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By Chris, 10 July 2017
Self-management exercise techniques
At Sydney Spine & Sports Centre (S3C), part of our chiropractic and physiotherapy treatment process involves self-management exercise techniques for you to do at home. These techniques often improve: The way you move and function Motor control and coordination Body…
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By Chris, 10 July 2017
Kyphosis and Chiropractic
Kyphosis is the spinal condition that makes someone look ‘hunched’ or ‘bent over’. Kyphosis is an increase in the flexion or rounding of the back. Kyphosis can range from mild to severe and debilitating. Kyphosis occurs when the bones of…
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