Attention to the work or surroundings (external attention) appears to be generally superior than attention to the body (internal attention) when it comes to performing or learning a movement skill. But there are a few disclaimers: While external attention is generally advantageous, there are specific situations in which internal focus may be especially useful; Internal […]
As a tool, social media is. What matters is how you utilise it, whether it benefits or hurts you. While social media can help us stay connected to our communities and the outside world, it can also have negative effects on our mental and physical well-being, such as raising the prevalence of depression and lowering […]
Stretchy, breathable adhesive fabric strips in a variety of colours, forms, weights, and textures are the mainstay of contemporary therapeutic taping. Athletes mostly employ them in the hopes of improving performance, avoiding injuries, healing from them, and reducing suffering. Different types of taping have a long history in sports and physical treatment; they may […]
Most likely, you have heard that poor posture contributes to back pain or that improving your posture can help you stop experiencing low back pain. This assertion can be found all over the internet, coming from personal trainers, chiropractors, and physical therapists. In a Google search for “posture and pain,” 4 million results come up. […]
Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT), a psychological treatment for long-term low back pain, worked very well, according to a new study. Here’s the main story: After one month of treatment, two-thirds of the people in the treatment group were almost pain-free. Most of these changes were still there a year later. This is a very good […]
Fibromyalgia (FM), or “fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS)”, is classified as a “chronic disorder characterized by widespread and persistent non-inflammatory musculoskeletal pain.” Common symptoms associated with FM include: Widespread musculoskeletal pain Fatigue Insomnia Morning stiffness Depression Anxiety Mental slowness Memory and attention problems Is fibromyalgia common? In 2013, fibromyalgia was diagnosed in 2.7% of the world’s population (4.2% of […]
The majority of new pain disappear after a few weeks or months, but others last for years. Why? Although the process of going from acute to chronic pain has been researched for years, it is still unknown. Catastrophizing, self-efficacy, and mental health have all been shown to be significant factors in epidemiological investigations. According to […]
Low back discomfort is quite prevalent. In fact, if you don’t have any back discomfort every year or so, you’re considered weird. (Not that you’re losing out on anything significant.) Fortunately, if you are experiencing back pain, your odds of getting rid of it quickly are great. Without any special intervention, more than 90% of […]
Myth #1: Imaging cannot always show the cause of pain When you experience pain and undergo imaging, such as an MRI, to identify the cause, it is important to consider that certain abnormalities detected in the imaging may actually be common in people without symptoms. For example, a study conducted by Horga et al in […]