Paula Fitzpatrick

Sciatic Nerve Pain – What are the Symptoms and Causes?

Sciatica or sciatic nerve pain is a term often used to describe all sorts of back pain. In fact, less than 5% of people who suffer from lower back pain will have sciatica. Sciatica is caused by a sciatic nerve irritation. This is most commonly caused by a disc bulge in the lower back. What is the sciatic nerve? To understand this you need to have a bit of an idea about human spine anatomy. The spine... (posted by Paula 3 years 314 days ago.)

Ergonomics in the Workplace - Nine Helpful Tips to Reduce Back Pain

Poor computer workstation ergonomics can be a cause of simple lower back pain and can lead to other problems too such as neck and shoulder pain and forearm and hand problems. This article suggests nine very simple tips that will instantly improve your posture whilst using a computer. 1. Get a decent chair. So many people manage with any old chair that comes to hand; the chair should fit... (posted by Paula 4 years 100 days ago.)

Back Pain and Cycling – Is Your Bicycle a Pain In the Back?

It’s a no-brainer! - Keeping fit is a great way to avoid getting back pain and cycling is a great way to get fit. Cycling is undoubtedly fun AND good for you, but it can occasionally cause back pain – estimates suggest between 30-70% of us will get back pain when cycling. So what can you do if you feel that cycling increases your back pain? The answer often lies with the bicycle itself, so... (posted by Paula 4 years 191 days ago.)