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{VIDEO} Back Braces - Are they a good idea?

21/3/2018

In this video I discuss Back braces and whether they are a good idea or not. The research on the effectiveness of back braces is quite interesting. I also discuss some guidelines that you can follow if you are wanting to wear a brace. If you have any questions, please contact us and we will be happy to answer them for you.

Written blog post on Back Braces can be read here.

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Does your pillow need replacing? Here are two tests to find out

5/3/2018

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Having a good pillow is one of the most important things we need to maintain good function of the body. Unfortunately we often keep our pillows too long which affects their ability to provide adequate support for our necks when we are sleeping. In this video I discuss 2 simple tests that you can try on your pillow to see if it is still offering good support.

If you try these tests and realise that your pillow needs to be replaced, download our new e-book "Your how-to guide to choosing a good pillow". The link can be found here. Simply put in your details and download the book. It will help you choose the right pillow for YOU. There is no one size suits all pillow. What is good for me is not necessarily good for you.

If you have any questions, please comment below and feel free to share if you think the information could help others.

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Does your back look like a cashew or a table when you bend over?

4/3/2018

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When asked to bend over, people will often round through their back as they do it and end up with their back looking curved like a cashew nut. Repetitive rounding or bending through the lower back is one of the fastest ways to damage your back and spinal discs.

An alternative approach is to keep your back straight when you bend forward and try to look more like a table. This type of bending is called a ‘hip hinge’ and is one of the best spine sparring movements you can do (in other words it will help protect you from injury). In this post I will show you how to do the 'hip hinge' using a stick as a guide.

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