| Introduction | | | | painkillers (called endorphins). Pain can occur when, for |
| Back pain in 19 out of 20 people is linked to the way | | | | example, someone lifts something too heavy or |
| the bones, ligaments and muscles of the back work | | | | overstretches, causing a sprain, strain, or spasm in one |
| together. Shoulder pain may be localized or may be | | | | of the muscles or ligaments in the back. |
| referred to areas around the shoulder or down the | | | | Pain is a warning sign and our advice is if there is |
| arm. Shoulder pain is one of the most common | | | | something wrong, do something about it. As a general |
| reasons for visiting the physician's office. You are in | | | | guide regarding the symptoms of sciatic pain, the hip |
| good company because 4 out of 5 of us get back | | | | and groin are supplied by nerves from the L1 level, the |
| pain at some time. It is usually possible for people with | | | | thigh by L1 and L2, the knee by L3, the hamstring by |
| back pain to exercise and improve their fitness. | | | | L4; and the calf, ankle and foot by L5 and S1 (affected |
| Neck Pain | | | | in 85% of cases). |
| There are seven cervical vertebrae supported by | | | | Exercises |
| ligaments, muscles, tendons and other fibre. It is very | | | | The patient is asked to practice specific spinal |
| venerable section of the spine because the spinal cord | | | | exercises to strengthen the abdominal muscles which |
| (brain extension) caries nerve impulses between the | | | | help to control (50%) of the stability of the spinal |
| brain and the rest of the nervous system. | | | | column. Specific exercises also help to strengthen the |
| In 85% of cases, we're unable to be precise about | | | | back muscles that have become weak with lack of |
| why people have back pain. This can be frustrating. It | | | | use. Do some specific back exercises every day and |
| may be more helpful to think about what you can do | | | | some general fitness exercise as well. Remember, |
| to make your back better quicker. Research has | | | | specific exercises keep your neck and back supple |
| shown that occupational factors or physical factors | | | | and strong, and general exercises help you feel good |
| only play a small part in back pain. | | | | about yourself and help release natural painkillers |
| Pain | | | | (endorphins). Yoga practice daily will bring you many |
| Pain relief is obtained by interfering with pain signals to | | | | benefits. |
| the brain and by causing the release of natural | | | | |