Low back pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal complaints in the adult population and one of the main causes of functional disability worldwide. Recent studies show that regular physical activity, combined with specific exercise programmes, is one of the most effective strategies for reducing pain, improving spinal functionality and preventing...
Low back pain is one of the most frequent complaints in the adult population, affecting millions of people around the world. For a long time, absolute rest was the main recommendation for relieving this type of problem. However, it is now known that prolonged inactivity can have significant negative consequences, such as: weakening of the muscles...
Spending long hours at the computer is associated with an increased risk of back pain and other musculoskeletal complaints. In predominantly sedentary professions, such as technology, office or administrative jobs, posture and prolonged static positions play an important role in physical health, productivity and daily well-being....
When areas of tension appear in the body, the most common impulse is to lengthen or “stretch” the muscles in an attempt to relieve the discomfort. This automatic response is deeply rooted in the perception that muscle stiffness alone is the problem. However, from a clinical point of view, this association is not always correct....
The role of sleep in the body's recovery Sleep plays a central role in the body's recovery processes. During the night, the body adjusts to the demands of the day, regulates essential physiological functions and prepares for a new cycle of activity. When this process doesn't take place effectively, it's common to wake up with pain...
Low back pain is one of the main causes of functional limitation worldwide, affecting millions of people every year. It is estimated that in 2020 around 619 million people will have experienced episodes of low back pain, which corresponds to approximately 1 in 13 individuals. Despite its high prevalence, there are still...
Low back pain is one of the most common complaints among the world's population, affecting people of all ages and lifestyles. Often, this pain can be disabling, limiting daily activities and negatively impacting quality of life. Fortunately, there are several effective therapeutic approaches, including physiotherapy, osteopathy and clinical Pilates, which can help...
Many patients have doubts about the best sleeping posture or report discomfort associated with the mattress or pillow. Although these factors influence comfort during the night, it is important to understand that the most suitable sleeping position is one that respects the body's individual physiology and favours the alignment of structures, which can contribute to...
Waking up with lower back pain is a common complaint and can affect the way your day starts. In many cases, this discomfort is related to factors associated with sleep, posture and daily habits. Although it doesn't always represent a significant structural problem, morning lower back pain deserves attention, especially when it becomes recurrent. Understand...
Waking up with back pain is a common occurrence, but it shouldn't be seen as normal. In many cases, this complaint is associated with mechanical or functional factors, such as the posture adopted during sleep, the characteristics of the mattress or the muscle tension accumulated throughout the day. However, when the pain is persistent,...
