What is Pelvic Girdle Instability? The pelvis is the ring-like structure located at the bottom of the spine. It connects our torso to the lower half of our body and facilitates the transfer of power allowing for movements including standing, walking, jumping and running. The pelvis consists of three bones and is reinforced by capsules and ligaments.     Loss...

Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction: Low Back And Leg Pain The sacroiliac joint, also known as the SI joint, connects the lower spine to the pelvis. Alongside robust ligaments, the joint facilitates the transfer of power along our back and supports us to perform complex movements like weight-bearing, walking, and running. By nature, the SI joint is not very flexible. Damage or degeneration of...

What is Hip Arthritis (Osteoarthritis/ Coxarthroses)? Long Term Degeneration of the Hip Joint The hip joint connects our pelvis to the upper femur (upper leg bone). This joint facilitates the transfer of power from the upper body to the lower body, which allows for movement. Long term degeneration of the hip joint can lead to hip osteoarthritis or coxarthrosis.  In mild...

Spondyloarthrosis: Joint Disease of the Vertebral Column The vertebral column is a complex structure in our back, which consists of approximately 33 bones, called the vertebrae. It holds and protects the sensitive spinal cord and nerve endings located in our back. The vertebral column is crucial for maintaining good posture and facilitating movement. Wear and tear of the cartilage within...

Lumbago: Chronic Lower Back Pain The lumbar region of the back is instrumental in providing stability and facilitating the transfer of power to the lower body. It allows for complex movements like bending, walking and running. Overexertion and poor proprioception often lead to patients experiencing pain in the lower back area, also known as lumbar pain.   In mild cases,...

Do you have poor posture and suffer from a sore upper back? While being a very common back condition, hyperkyphosis can greatly impact a person’s health and their functions of daily life. With the right therapeutic interventions and medical braces however, irreversible damage can be minimised or avoided.  Causes of hyperkyphosis Hyperkyphosis is a term used to describe an increase in...

Disc Herniation: Cause of lower back pain  Lower back pain can arise from a variety of different causes. Most people assume that the pain is stemming from the muscles or joints in the back or that they are experiencing sciatica pain. Often, however, a herniated disc is responsible for the back pain.  In cases where low back pain caused by...

Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction (SPD): Discomfort in the Pelvic Region The pelvis is a protective structure for the internal organs, but it also plays a vital part as a supportive structure for the body particularly in an upright position and with walking. The ring-shape of the pelvis, along with the support of the pelvic ligaments and pelvic floor muscles, makes it...