You already know what it is before your foot hits the floor. That first step. The sharp, specific bite of pain in the heel that makes you grip the bedframe, that makes you hobble to the bathroom like something is very wrong, that then, somehow, eases off after a minute or two and lets you pretend it didn’t happen.So you pretend it didn’t happen.You do this for weeks. Sometimes months.That pattern, dread the step, survive …
You might have a diagnosis, or a half-diagnosis, and a lot of pain. But nobody has sat down and explained what is happening inside your spine, why it hurts the way it does, or why rest and anti-inflammatories just aren’t enough. So, here is the honest version. Slipped disc, bulging disc, herniated disc: what is the difference? The term “slipped disc” is everywhere. Your GP might use it, or your workmate who had …
Recurring back pain almost always comes down to one thing: the underlying problem was never addressed in the first place. Why does my back keep hurting? Pain is a signal. It is your body’s way of communicating that something is not working the way it should. When you take a painkiller or rest for a few days, you reduce the signal; however, the problem that triggered it remains exactly where it was. As soon as you …
Sciatica is one of the most searched health conditions in the Shellharbour area, and it is one of the conditions we treat most at The Back Dr in Albion Park Rail. We see it in construction workers who have been pushing through for months. We see it in mums who cannot pick up their toddler without a jolt of pain shooting down their leg. We see it in people who have been told to rest, to …
Why Construction Work Destroys Your Body Faster Than Almost Any Other Job If you’ve been sucking it up on-site for three weeks because you can’t afford to look soft in front of the crew — your back knows. And it’s keeping score. Every tradie in the Illawarra knows the routine. The back tightens up on a Monday. By Wednesday you’re popping Panadol at smoko. By Friday you’re moving like your old man. And then you …
https://youtu.be/wtZAQ-KWUN8 Pain can often feel sudden and unfair, leaving many of us blindsided when it strikes. However, as Dr. Timay Ozkose discusses in the latest episode of the Back Chat Beyond Pain podcast, understanding the underlying causes of pain is crucial to fostering long-term health and well-being. 1. The Misunderstanding of Pain Dr. Ozkose opens the discussion by stating that pain does not appear out of thin air; rather, it is a signal that shows …
Bottom Line: A recent research study found over 75% of people experience at least a moderate amount of stress every day! Chronic stress is not fun to deal with, but did you know it can also affect your weight? When you are stressed your body goes into survival (or “fight or flight”) mode which changes your hormonal balance. You don’t need to be running from a saber tooth tiger to enter fight or flight …