How healthy are Australians in 2024?

How healthy are Australians in 2024?

The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare recently released Australia’s health 2024 – the 19th biennial report on the health of Australians. Here are some findings that may interest you…
Osteoarthritis: an exemplar of why hurt doesn’t mean harm

Osteoarthritis: an exemplar of why hurt doesn’t mean harm

One of the most pervasive misconceptions in health is that pain means injury or damage. The truth is that pain is poorly correlated with damage (hurt doesn’t always mean harm). Not convinced? What could explain...
How long does a new episode of back pain last?

How long does a new episode of back pain last?

We try to answer the following questions: How long does a new episode of low back pain last? What does this mean for you?
How often does back pain come back?

How often does back pain come back?

We try to answer the following questions: How commonly and how quickly does low back pain reoccur in people who have recently recovered? What can you do about this?
Get stronger to live longer

Get stronger to live longer

Regular participation in muscle-strengthening activities comes with a host of health benefits including reduced all-cause mortality, increased physical function, and improved psychosocial wellbeing. Many people appreciate the importance of preserving muscular strength in the later...
Keen to start running but not sure how?

Keen to start running but not sure how?

One way is to use the NHS Couch to 5K, which is a running program designed for beginners to gradually build up towards running 5 km without stopping.
Sciatica: what is it and do you need surgery?

Sciatica: what is it and do you need surgery?

Everything you need to know about sciatica: What is sciatica? What does sciatica feel like? How does sciatica change over time? What are your treatment options for sciatica? How well does surgery for sciatica work...
Your spine don’t jiggle, jiggle, it holds

Your spine don’t jiggle, jiggle, it holds

Are core exercises overrated for back pain?
Is it normal to feel tightness and soreness?

Is it normal to feel tightness and soreness?

'You know the spot. It’s that spot in your ‘traps’ where your neck meets your shoulders. You probably think it’s tight and painful. You might crave a massage and think you need those ‘knots’ rubbed...