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5 Reasons Why You Should Seek Physiotherapy For Lower Back Pain

What Causes Lower Back Pain?

Lower back pain is an issue experienced by countless people across the globe. It can take many forms, ranging from mild, intermittent pain to recurring bouts of severe agony. Here are some common lower back pain causes:

Injuries to the back caused by lifting a heavy object, incorrect lifting technique or overstretching

Poor posture or a non-ergonomic desk setup that forces long periods of sitting

Sleeping on an uncomfortable mattress or in an improper position

A fall,intense sporting activities or car accidents that led to damaging muscles, ligaments, tendons or compressing the spine

Degeneration of spinal discs due to age, as well as inflammatory diseases such as arthritis

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5 Best Treatments Everyone Should Do To Relieve Back Pain!

Multiple studies have shown that meditation can be an extremely effective treatment for lower back pain, as your recovery is strongly linked to your emotions and how you cope with the discomfort. Meditative techniques for back pain relief vary from deep breathing exercises to an altered focus approach. If chronic back pain is straining both your physical and emotional health, you might need to assist your body’s recovery by practicing a few meditative exercises. Be sure to check with your Physiotherapist for recommendations on meditative, yoga or other safe relaxation strategies to keep your pain at bay . But how does this work? Through mindfulness and meditation practice, you learn to reconnect with your mind and body, and you get to see the best results with daily practice. Even five minutes a day of mindfulness meditation can ease your lower back pain and other problems like headaches or knee pain.

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Common reasons for lower back pain

Lower back pain is the bane of many people’s lives and as a clinic hosting one of the best chiropractors and physiotherapists in Dubai, one of the most common conditions we see in patients is just that. It may be a standalone symptom, or it may be part of an overall condition that the patient is experiencing. Lower back pain either chronic or acute can sometimes affect lives to the point where everyday tasks become unbearable at times. As a chiropractic clinic, it’s our job (and passion) to get to the bottom of what’s causing it, and applying a bespoke treatment plan that will work to help manage it effectively.

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5 Habits For a Healthy Lifestyle in 2023

 It takes about two months to get used to a new habit, so why don’t you consider starting with healthy habits that require only a few adjustments to your everyday routine?

You probably know better than anyone how hard it is to stick with a healthy lifestyle when you’re trying to get more done. In this article, we’re sharing 5 healthy lifestyle tips to make healthy living a priority in your life—and to actually stick with these healthy habits for 2023!

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common reasons for Sciatica

Sciatica can be quite scary when experienced, often many patients worry that it can lead to a whole host of unwanted complications. Rest assured, it’s not as bad as it looks! As a clinic hosting one of the best chiropractors in Dubai, We’ve dealt with many cases of the condition, with many patients having different root causes of the condition.

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What Is Sciatica And How To Address It?

Herniated Disc and Sciatica pain is usually described with a wide variety of characteristics. This pain has the potential to become debilitating over time. It may come and go or stay for longer periods, but can be relieved with certain postures, exercises, and/or treatments. Now, let’s dive deeper into Sciatica symptoms, causes and how to treat Sciatica without surgery.

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COMMON REASONS FOR NECK PAIN:

Neck pain is experienced by so many people, mostly thanks to the modern day lifestyle that we live- think computer posture, constantly looking down at your phone, sleeping in awkward positions and so on.Neck pain for the most part is an easily treatable symptom, unless it is part of a much more severe underlying condition such as disc degeneration, trauma, arthritis or others. As one of the best Chiropractic clinics in Dubai, we are here to give you the low down on the common causes of neck pain and a few tips and tricks on how to alleviate and eventually cure or manage it in the long run.

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Herniated, bulging, and ‘slipped’ discs

In my time as a chiropractor both at Physiowell in Dubai and in my previous positions abroad, one of the most common ailments that I’ve seen is a well-known condition informally known as a ‘slipped disc’.

Whether it be elite South African rugby players at the height of their game, casual gym goers, or even the elderly, the main source of their localized back pain and subsequent symptoms stem from this condition.

What is a ‘slipped disc’?

Let’s do a quick dive into what exactly a ‘slipped disc’ is. Basically, your spinal column is made up of a stack of 24 vertebrae, and between each of these lies a disc made of a soft, gelatinous substance surrounded by a strong exterior. Discs are designed to cushion impact and act as a shock absorber for your spine.

Sometimes, these discs can tear or become inflamed, causing the jelly-like substance to leak out or protrude, this is what we call a ‘slipped disc’. A full tear and leak is called a herniated disc, and an inflammation of the disc is called a bulging disc, however the common term ‘slipped disc’ is colloquially used as a blanket layman term for these.

Symptoms can vary greatly from person to person and depending on how far up the spine the ‘slipped disc’ is located. Symptoms can include localized pain, a tingling sensation and/or numbness in the legs and arms, and even involuntary bowel movements in extreme cases. This all stems from the substance leaking and resting on the sensitive nerves that run throughout your back. If you feel any of these symptoms, it’s vital that you get a professional to check them out as soon as possible to avoid future complications.

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Preventative Therapy

What is preventative therapy?

The human body is affected by so many factors as we go through life. These range from lifestyle choices, genetic predispositions, environmental agents, stress and many others. Preventative therapy from a physiotherapy and mental wellbeing standpoint aims to mitigate the negative effects of the above factors, through techniques and treatments that lead to better outcomes for patients, making them more aware of their bodies, helping them avoid impairments, managing pain and staying both physically and mentally active. Examples of preventative therapy include postural exercises, deep tissue massages, lymphatic drainage, hot stone therapy, cupping and hijama. At Physiowell in Dubai, we offer a wide range of some of these preventative therapy treatments and more.