[Physio Explained] Is it really sciatica? A p...

In this episode with Mitchell Selhorst, we discuss a recent paper in which he was lead author looking at standard care of spondylolysis. We explore: · What is spondylolysis?· Prevalence of spondylolysis· Standard care of spondylolysis· Evidence based care of spondylolysis e.g. “I ...  Show more

In this episode with Melanie MacKinnon, we discuss the new graduate mindset in Physiotherapy. We explore:· Factors that affect success for new graduates· Core beliefs and values of Physiotherapy· How to prevent burnout in new graduates· Emotional intelligence and how to find your ...  Show more

Sciatic nerve pain can be caused by a protruded disc, scar tissue on the nerve root, arthritis, an injury, or extended periods of sitting. Poor posture, excess driving, and aging can also contribute to the problem.Inversion uses the weight of your upper body to pull down on your ...  Show more

Today, I’m going to share a few natural sciatica pain remedies! The sciatic nerve is the longest and largest nerve in the body. It extends from the lower back, down the back of the leg, to the bottom of the foot.

Surgery for sciatica can cause side effects l ...

View the Show Notes Page for This Episode Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content Sign Up to Receive Peter's Weekly Newsletter Stuart McGill is a distinguished professor emeritus at the University of Waterloo and the chief scientific officer at Backfitpro where he specialize ...  Show more

Back pain affects millions of people across the UK. But a new study suggests running may be able to help chronic lower back back pain. It comes off the back of some previous research showing that running doesn’t seem to harm the back and may actually be good for spine health. Run ...  Show more