Maskell Biokineticists
Struggling to train with lower back pain? A biokineticist may be the solution to your problems! 80 – 85% of the population is affected by back pain, most prevalent between 30 – 50 years of age, and it’s the most common cause of job-related disability and a leading contributor to missed work days!
So, what causes it?
- Sprains and strains (overstretching or tearing ligaments and strains or tears in tendons or muscle)
- Sciatica
- Motor Vehicle Accidents
- Inflammatory Diseases like Arthritis
- Pregnancy
- Mental Health factors and Stress
- Osteoporosis
- Degeneration of Intervertebral Disc
- Fitness Level (Weak core muscles)
- Herniation of Intervertebral Disc
- Falls or Sports Injuries
- Aging
- Weight Gain
- Genetic factors
- Spondylitis
How the Maskell Biokineticists can help you
Biokineticists use exercise therapy to relieve and prevent further pain and injury to the lower back.
- You will undergo a short assessment.
- The biokineticist will then provide a list of beneficial exercises that will help improve coordination and develop proper posture and muscle balance. Evidence supports short- and long-term benefits of exercise to ease chronic lower back pain.
Exercise prescription will focus on:
- Improving Strength, Flexibility, Range of Motion
- Improving Core Stability
- Practice good Posture!
- Learn ways to understand and manage your pain
Call the Maskell Biokineticists to make an appointment on 061 452 7812 or email info@maskellbio.com
*A biokineticist is a specialised exercise therapist that works in tandem with health and medicine and is recognised by and registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa.