7 Common Causes of Neck Pain and How Chiropractic Care Can Help
Neck pain is something a lot of us deal with at some point, and it’s becoming more common, especially for […]
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The Benefits of Physiotherapy For Rehabilitation After Sports Injuries
Recovering from a sports injury can be a challenging journey. At Mandurah Spine and Sport, we’re dedicated to supporting you
How to Prevent and Reduce Knee Injuries
Knee injuries can affect your ability to carry out everyday activities or engage in sports. At Mandurah Spine and Sport,
How Can Physiotherapy Relieve Arthritis Pain
Arthritis pain is your body’s way of sounding the alarm that it’s time for deeper care and intervention. At Mandurah
5 Ways to Boost Your Musculoskeletal Health
Whether you’re an athlete, a desk-bound professional, or someone just keen on leading a healthy lifestyle, understanding the intricacies of
Tips for Posture Correction in the Workplace
These days, a significant portion of our lives is spent in workplaces. While the modern work environment offers many conveniences,
The Undeniable Connection Between Posture and Spinal Health
At Mandurah Spine and Sport, we pride ourselves on our commitment to understanding the intricacies of spinal health. Among the
The Shoulder Muscle: Basics, Training and Treatment.
The first part of this piece will give you a basic understanding of how the shoulder muscles work. The second part is a little more detailed for those that want to better understand the anatomy. The shoulder is the most mobile joint in the body. In this blog, we look at how the muscles in the shoulder work to provide us with strength and mobility in this joint. We will also examine why we can get shoulder pain. Then, we’ll delve into a little more detail for those that want to better understand the anatomy of the shoulder, discussing the deltoid, rotator cuff and smaller component muscles.
How Your Lower Back and Hips Function
The role of the muscles of the erector spinae – multifidus, longissimus and iliocostalis – is spinal stability, not to extend or move the individual joints that they cross over. The Individual muscles are in the wrong position with the wrong angles of force to extend the joint efficiently. They are too weak, with small tendons that attach to the thin bone of the spinous process and transverse process. Muscles that pull to flex and extend the joints they surround are much bigger, with strong tendons and strong attachments, think biceps and triceps for example.
Foam Rolling Might Not Be That Helpful
Have you ever wondered what foam rolling is to your lower back? Is it doing what you want it to do? Sadly, probably not. The action puts a lot of stress on the bones and joints of your spine in a way they are not really designed for.