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25.01.2022 Both BakBalls and NeckRest are endorsed by the Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA). What does that endorsement mean?? The APA endorsement process is extremely robust with a specific assessment committee set up for each application. APA endorsement means the product is of excellent quality and that the manufacturers claims are valid and can be substantiated. Endorsed products reflects the highest professional standards required by the APA.
25.01.2022 If youre in NSW and need a great physio, these guys are fantastic! Open 7 days a week, you can see a physio, massage therapist, womens health specialists, sports physician, podiatrists, dieticians and psychologists.
24.01.2022 Mark is a highly experienced physiotherapist who is passionate about back and neck pain. Here he explains the simple causes of back and neck pain from sitting
24.01.2022 Mark explains what referred pain is. Why you can experience pain in your legs and none in your back, but why you need to treat your back for this
22.01.2022 Are you thinking of doing some gardening or cleaning out the garage this weekend?
21.01.2022 Thankyou for the kind words Fran.... "I turned 50 this year, when I was 27 I injured my back at work, resulting in 2 disc bulges. I work as a support worker with people with physical disabilities and ride horses. My back gets a bit of a pounding. I call myself a therapist junkie. I would write a thesis if I listed every type of treatment, gadget and supplement Ive tried. I saw BakBalls on a shelf when buying one of my many bandaids. I knew nothing about them. I cant believe they have been around so long and Ive been suffering without them. They are maintaining me between treatments. They have literally changed my life. Fran Brenn, Support Worker
21.01.2022 What is Pathophysiology? Sometimes the micro-trauma that occurs as a result of poor bending technique and excessive wear and tear on the back causes the body to produce an inflammatory reaction similar to but on a much smaller scale than when you sprain an ankle.
20.01.2022 If you missed our post last week, here Mark explains how you should set up at home with your laptop to minimise strain on your neck to prevent pain and headaches.
20.01.2022 Learn how to use the NeckRest to treat the base of your skull and the trigger points that cause pain and headaches
19.01.2022 Got one side of your upper back a bit sorer than the other? Learn how to target those sore spots around your shoulder blades.
19.01.2022 How to Avoid Back Pain at Awkward Heights Most of us have been stuck working at a bad height slightly lower than ideal where our backs are ever so slightly bent forwards. This position is the worst position for our backs. After 5 10 minutes sustained in that position, your back will ache for the rest of the day. There is a super simple solution! Your family and friends may tease you BUT YOUR BACK WONT HURT ANYMORE if you follow this simple tip!... Fixed surfaces like benches cant be lifted so you must lower yourself to the surface. All you need to do is keep your spine upright but spread your legs like you are doing the splits until you have lowered yourself to the level of the bench. And if you can rest your stomach against whatever you are working on, this will reduce the stress on your back even more. And then you are free to work for as long as you want without your back stuck in a bad bent forward position!
18.01.2022 The mini BakRoller is only 30cm x 10cm and just as effective as a big foam roller. Have you got sore spots in your muscles, youll love these trigger balls
18.01.2022 With working from home being extended, its so important to look after your back and take regular breaks from sitting. Stand up for phone calls if you can Create a second raised space where you can work standing up on your laptop for short periods It all helps!!
17.01.2022 Learn how to use the NeckRest in position B to treat the lower part of your neck.
17.01.2022 Have you ever thought about inventing your own products? Mark was physio at 3 Olympics, then in 2004 he invented BakBalls and entered a business plan competition at University of Queensland which launched the business. https://www.uq.edu.au//self-treatment-device-back-pain-win N.B These are Mark's personal photos and do not represent endorsement of BakPhysio
17.01.2022 Have you been thinking of taking up running? Its such a great exercise to quick a quick cardio workout but you have to start slow and steady if you want to have success. The key to preventing back pain from running is: develop good flexibility in hip flexors and hamstrings. Strengthen hip, oblique and rectus abdominis muscles.... Join a club, or take some private lessons with a qualified athletics coach who can scrutinise and correct your running technique. The physios over at Peak MSK Physiotherapy have a series of great posts to help you getting started running
17.01.2022 Happy Mothers Day to all the mums out there! Mothers Day Sale ends tonight! 20% off everything, plus a free E-Book Beating Back Pain. Use code MUM2020 at the checkout
15.01.2022 Learn why you are getting headaches and a sore stiff neck as a result of sitting working at a computer
15.01.2022 Mark does a quick demo of how to use the BakBalls in sitting and how it will instantly help your posture
14.01.2022 Are you happy with your "working from home" set up? Do any of these look familiar? Is your back and neck starting to give you aches and pains? If youre not sitting on the right chair for work its inevitable you will get pain. Later this week we will explain what you need in a chair and why.
13.01.2022 See how you can use the BakRoller for your back, stretching out your chest muscles and massaging your legs. Give it a try this weekend!
11.01.2022 Looking forward to it. See you there!
11.01.2022 RUNNING and BACK PAIN Most of the Olympic triathletes I look after have suffered with back pain or tightness because of the huge amount of running they have to do in training in order to compete at international elite level. They are not alone a US study in 2001 found that one in five college athletes had had back pain during the previous five years. And low back pain peaks between the ages of 45 and 60, simply as a result of wear and tear in the ageing body. The most commo...n reasons for developing back pain during or after jogging or running: Poor flexibility in hip flexors. Hip flexor tightness can pull on your pelvis, subtly causing you to over-arch your back every time each foot lands and travels underneath you. Poor flexibility in hamstrings. This pulls your pelvis and spine subtly backwards as your leg moves in front of you before your foot hits the ground. Poor abdominal and hip strength. If your rectus abdominis (six- pack), oblique and gluteal (butt) muscles are weak, they will not be able to hold your pelvis and spine steady against the movement you create as you run. Poor technique. Excessive body rotation, arm swing and feet that wander around instead of hitting the ground every time in the correct position all contribute to excessive twisting through the spine, which can contribute to back pain.
11.01.2022 Are you Netflix bingeing?! Beware of sustained postures on the on the couch. Even 2 hours for a standard movie can be detrimental for your spine. The position of your neck propped up by pillows even lying on the couch is too flexed. Try to keep your head in a neutral position.
11.01.2022 Mark demonstrates the causes of back pain using a paper clip as a great example of what can happen to your spine over the years
11.01.2022 A CLOSER LOOK : MECHANICAL BACK PAIN IN ATHLETES Causes of pathomechanics can be split into two general categories: Intrinsic causes (inside the body) Tight muscles (especially hamstrings, hip flexors and quadratus lumborum, see Anatomy chapter). Weak muscles (especially abdominals or gluteals).... Poor balance Poor coordination Poor posture Extrinsic causes (outside the body) Poor bending and lifting technique. Equipment issues (such as old shoes or poor bike set-up) Poor sports technique and biomechanics. See more
10.01.2022 Learn some quick as easy stretches and tricks to minimise getting back pain and stiffness from sitting and working or studying
08.01.2022 Have you been thinking of taking up running? It's such a great exercise to quick a quick cardio workout but you have to start slow and steady if you want to have success. The key to preventing back pain from running is: develop good flexibility in hip flexors and hamstrings. Strengthen hip, oblique and rectus abdominis muscles.... Join a club, or take some private lessons with a qualified athletics coach who can scrutinise and correct your running technique. The physio's over at Peak MSK Physiotherapy have a series of great posts to help you getting started running
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06.01.2022 Do I need BakBalls and a foam roller? Learn about the differences between them and why together they are the perfect pair.
06.01.2022 What are Pathomechanics? Think about a piece of wire that you want to break. If you bend it over and over again in one spot, eventually the metal fails (micro-trauma) and the wire breaks. The same thing occurs in your spine when repeated stresses (such as bending) are applied. The spines structures (discs, ligaments, joints etc) can undergo micro-trauma. With enough repeated strain and damage, the local nerves will eventually send signals to the brain, which you will regi...ster as aches or pain. The pain serves as a protective mechanism: it is warning the body about actual or potential damage. This is a signal that you are doing something less than ideal to your back. It may not be a major event or sudden injury, but something as simple as a flawed bending technique in the gym coupled with poor sitting posture at work. The body will probably tolerate this at first but over time starts to protest about by producing pain.
05.01.2022 Are you on your phone a lot?You might not realise the strain this puts on your neck.
04.01.2022 Tidying up or moving. Follow these basic principles of safe lifting to look after your back.
03.01.2022 Plan a stretch session this weekend! Put on some relaxing tunes, get out your foam roller bakballs and trigger balls and give those muscles the release they need!
03.01.2022 Getting distracted by social media? At least make it add value.... Take a moment to stand up and stretch out your spine. Perhaps get into a routine, when you check your socials do it standing up and do some gentle stretching.
02.01.2022 Take random breaks for exercise to improve your productivity. People might look twice at you doing push ups in an open plan office, but at home go for it! Every hour, stop and do 10 push ups and 20 squats. Get that blood pumping and oxygen into your brain. Youll be more so much more productive after!
02.01.2022 End of the week! You need to reverse all of those flexed postures from sitting all day.. Try extending back over a foam roller or for targeted extension use the BakBalls
01.01.2022 If youre using a less than ideal chair at home, it might be worth investing in a new one. Learn what you should look out for to choose the righ one for you.
