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…

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...

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

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?

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...

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.

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...

Are core exercises overrated for back pain?

'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...