I have back pain- do I need an MRI? This is a question I am asked on a regular basis in my practice as a physiotherapist. The answer is not always so simple! There are many positives but also many negatives to having further investigations such as MRI scans or CT scans in the presence [...]
Understanding the Core: Myths and misconceptions “I have a lower back problem, it’s because of my weak core and I need some exercises to strengthen it”. A statement I hear on a regular basis as I treat patients with lumbar-pelvic pain. Rumour on the street is that a strong core is the ‘cure-all’ for back [...]
A fresh look at medical terminology and the effect of language and words! There has been a lot of media attention on Tiger Woods, his injuries and more recently, the language and words used to describe his injuries. His sacrum “went out” has been a widely used term or description of his injuries, with USA today [...]
