What is Pain?

What is Pain?

July 25-31st is National Pain Week. We take a look at the causes of pain to better understand what pain is and how best to manage it. ‘Pain’ is our body’s way of warning or protecting us from something that is wrong or injured. We all suffer from pain every now and...
School Backpacks and Back Pain

School Backpacks and Back Pain

Back pain in school-aged children can be prevented and avoided simply by having the correct size school bag and correct packing technique. According to the Australian Physiotherapy Association approximately 70% of school aged children will suffer back pain from poorly...