How to Prevent Back Pain

Back pain is a common problem and will affect most of us at some point in our lives; in fact, 8 in 10 of us will encounter some form of back pain. Your back is a complex structure of joints, bones, muscles and nerves and it can be difficult sometimes to pinpoint the exact problem. However, back pain can be caused by a number of different occurrences, including injuries like a slipped disc or sciatica or something more simple such as bad posture.

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Retaining Good Posture As You Age

For many people advancing in age, maintaining the healthy, upright posture of their younger years can seem impossible. However, practicising certain exercises and being mindful of your posture can minimise the effects of stooped posture and rounded back typically caused by osteoporosis. Here are the structured – though not rigorous – posture practices we recommend…

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