REDUCING YOUR BACK PAIN

Nearly 80 percent of Australians will suffer from back pain at some point in their life, which will affect their mobility, functional capacity and quality of life. For golfers, it can take you away from the game you love.

A large percentage of these individuals – according to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare – will experience back pain on a recurring basis.

What causes back pain and why does it recur? The initial causes of back pain vary greatly but regardless of the cause the result is the same – the pain triggers a natural protective response. The body immediately inhibits the muscles closest to the pain and you modify your movement patterns and posture to avoid painful positions. In as little as 48 hours these important stabilising muscles begin to weaken and atrophy. It is this weakness that leaves you more susceptible to suffering recurring episodes of pain and eventually chronic pain. This is the start of a vicious cycle of “deconditioning”, a downward spiral of decreasing strength, ongoing instability, recurring pain, impaired function and inevitably loss of quality of life.

Limitations of conventional treatment rest and medication offer some immediate relief but do not contribute to long term recovery and prevention. Hands-on therapy also plays a very valuable role in providing symptomatic relief, however on its own is insufficient for long term resolution of back pain.

However, there is relief in sight through the Kieser method of treatment.

The Kieser method combines traditional physiotherapy with strength and conditioning to help reduce back pain for the long term.

While exercise is an essential component of breaking this deconditioning cycle, most exercise programs and equipment cannot specifically target or effectively rehabilitate the deep stabilising muscles of the spine.

The Kieser method is designed to effectively break the cycle of deconditioning

using the clinical reasoning and skills of a team of physiotherapists along with targeted equipment. Their approach is based on the principles of active and early rehabilitation and rebuilding strength where there is weakness.

Kieser Centres are equipped with some of the world’s leading rehabilitation equipment including dorsaVi movement technology, which allows the Keiser team to deliver the best possible results for you.

At Kieser, your treatment will begin with one of their physiotherapists who will address your pain issue and begin your rehabilitation – preparing you for a long-term strength program.

Once your pain is reduced, Keiser’s exercise scientists will prepare your individualised strength training program, which incorporates activity goals as well as remedial exercises. The Kieser method is designed to identify and assess the source of your problem and strengthen your body to reduce pain and prevent recurrence of the issue.

Strengthening your body can help promote an active, pain-free and healthy life. The Kieser method is a fusion of health science and exercise science. It is an approach based on the key principles of exercise science and is grounded in decades of results from more than 100 centres worldwide.

In addition to Kieser’s general strength and conditioning programs, they offer a golf-specific program.

To learn more about Kieser’s programs, equipment and centre locations, visit www.kieser.com

THE KIESER METHOD COMBINES TRADITIONAL PHYSIOTHERAPY WITH STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING TO HELP REDUCE BACK PAIN FOR THE LONG TERM.