Low Back Pain and Sciatica: Clarifying Two Commonly Confused Terms Low back pain (lumbago) and sciatica are two terms we frequently encounter and use in our daily lives, especially when experiencing pain in the lower back and legs. These terms are often associated with discomfort, stiffness, tingling, inflammation, trauma, and overall...
Low Back Pain: 7 Golden Rules for Recovery and Prevention Low back pain is not just common—it’s the leading cause of disability worldwide, affecting up to 85% of people during their lifetime. While most recover quickly, poor early management can lead to chronic pain and reduced quality of life. Because the initial...
The role of Cryotherapy Cryotherapy—and specifically its effectiveness in managing knee osteoarthritis—is a field in which Mr. Pavlidis has both clinical and research experience. It was also the focus of his postgraduate dissertation in the MSc program in Trauma and Orthopaedics at the University of Salford. Cryotherapy, or simply the application of...
Lower back manipulation technique: “Lumbar Roll” Low back pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal complaints worldwide, affecting daily activities and quality of life. Manual therapy, including spinal manipulation, plays a key role in managing these symptoms. The “Lumbar Roll” technique is one of the most commonly practiced mobilization techniques for...