Tips for sleeping easier with low back pain

Sleeping with back pain - Blackburn Osteopath

For those who have suffered low back pain, you know that the pain can continue into the night and can make it difficult to fall asleep! By making small changes to your sleeping habits, you can take some of the pressure and tension off your low back, giving you an easier nights sleep. 1. Moving…

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Should the foam roller replace the classic stretch?

Foam Roller Blackburn Osteopath

Over the past few years, the foam roller has become a popular tool to increase sporting performance and for muscle recovery after exercise. It is used as a type of self-myofascial release, or self massage. I have noticed that many people are even using the foam roller to replace the good old stretch. But is…

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