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The Role of Decreased Hip Mobility in Low Back Pain

Do you suffer from low back pain? If so, make sure you have your hip mobility assessed. Clinically, a lack of hip range can compromise normal low back function, potentially setting it up for pain and dysfunction down the track. Here’s what you need to know!

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Myth: Hamstring Tightness at the Back of the Knee is Not Hamstring Tightness

When stretching your hamstrings, where do you feel it? Ideally, we should always feel it in the heart of the thigh at the back. However many seem to feel it down at the back of the back. Interestingly, this isn’t actually the hamstring being stretched. Instead, it’s actually an over-tensioned Sciatic nerve. Here’s how to solve it and find the right hamstring stretch for you:

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Why Your Back Injury Was the Last Straw, Not the Start of Something New

When your back hurts, how likely are you to blame what you were doing at the time for causing your pain? Interestingly, there’s often more to the moment your back became sore than many realize. Here’s what you need to understand if looking to get to the bottom of why your back became sore and what to do about it.

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