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    Tips to manage Low Back Pain

    Tips to manage Low Back Pain

    Studies show that between 60 – 80% of the population will experience back pain.  Non-specific low back pain with no serious underlying pathology is diagnosed in the majority of these cases.  If your back hurts, don’t ignore the pain.  The sooner that pain is addressed, the quicker the recovery time and the less likelihood of recurrent episodes.

    Try the following advice to help keep you active and injury free!

    Standing posture:

    Think tall: chest lifted, shoulders relaxed.  Imagine a piece of string between your belly button and your chest.  Draw the piece of string to make it as taut as possible.

    Sitting:

    Don’t sit for too long.  Ideally no more than 20 minutes.  A lumbar cushion can also help, especially in the car.

    Exercise:

    Stay fit and healthy.  Healthy body weight is less strain on your back.  Your physiotherapist can show you a range of exercises to assist with back flexibility and strengthening your abdominal and core muscles.  Consider a supervised strength program or clinical pilates.

    Seek help:

    Early intervention with physiotherapy is proven to decrease the likelihood of recurrent back pain episodes.  Your physiotherapist will not only address your symptoms but also the underlying cause of your pain.  The earlier you seek help, the quicker and easier it will be to rehabilitate back to full, pain free function.


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    Last week our team celebrated another great year. 

Whilst Melbourne’s weather had its own plans, we were still determined to keep with the theme of ‘Italian Summer’. We let our hair down to master the art of mixology 🍸🍹followed by an Italian feast. Friday morning Run Club with the team. Practicing what we preach!

Staying stronger, healthier and happier. This time last week, our team was nervously completing their final preparations for @melbmara . 

Congratulations to our physiotherapists and ME community who ran on the day.

Dilen and Michael completed their first marathons. Abbey and Lizzie smashed out their first half. Last Sunday, our team headed down to see our own Matt Warren win a premiership in the VAFA Premier Men’s Competition. Last week our team dedicated a full day to professional development and team building. At ME Physio we pride ourselves on collaboration to put you at the centre of everything we do. 

Our team covered the latest treatments for back pain, financial well-being and finished off the day with salsa dancing. 

Many thanks to our guests including James Schomburgk from @the2ndvisitphysio , Financial Planners Tony Vikram & Cameron Bishop and the @salsafoundation At ME Physio, our focus is on helping you get stronger so that you can keep doing the things you love.

For Tony and Joan, healthier and stronger is being able to navigate the iconic Coast to Coast Walk in the UK! We recently had the pleasure of hosting Elise Bujor from Women’s & Men’s Health Physiotherapy to discuss women’s health issues across the lifespan. 

Our team pride themselves on staying up to date to ensure you’re able to stay healthier, happier and stronger. Huge milestones over the past few weeks with both Tom and Jude from @delasallefc doing their first bit of running in their rehab. 

Tom is on the return from an ankle dislocation whilst Jude is putting in the hard work following a knee reconstruction. Last week our team enjoyed some friendly rivalry at the footy. 

With finals around the corner, some of our team can now safely make holidays plans for September. We recently had the pleasure of hosting the podiatry team from @sespodiatry. 

Our physiotherapists Michael and Abbey presented on rehabilitation following Achilles surgical repair and ankle surgery. Last weekend some of our team got together to complete the 10 km run @runmelbourne. There was no finish line picture as some were keen to run another 15 km!

Whilst running wasn’t for some - brunch was well received by everyone. Shoulder impingement can be incredibly frustrating and painful. 

Tony has been working closely with our physiotherapists Vernon and Dilen to get on top of his shoulder pain. His treatment plan has included hands-on physiotherapy and individualised exercises in our hydrotherapy and strength programs.

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