Back pain is a common problem that can cause many limitations in daily life. In general, back pain can be divided into two categories: acute back pain and chronic back pain. But what exactly is the difference between these complaints? You can read about it in our blog! What is acute back pain? In acute back pain, you experience...
Do you ever find yourself slumped over in your (desk) chair or hunched over your phone? You may not realise it, but this can lead to various health complaints, including high back pain. These types of complaints are mostly common among women. By understanding the link between poor posture and high back pain, you can take steps to improve your posture and...
Cycling is a great way to keep fit, explore nature and enjoy the freedom you experience. But for many people, cycling can also lead to back pain. Whether you are an avid cyclist or just get on your bike occasionally, it is important to know how...
Strength training is almost the best-known form of fitness. The goal is usually to get stronger. In addition, strength training is also used for other purposes. For instance, you may have the goal of growing your muscle mass, making muscles stronger to prevent injuries, rehabilitating after an injury or increasing your endurance. ...
Do you ever suffer from severe lower back pain that suddenly seems to 'kick in'? We often refer to this as 'going through the back', but the correct name is lumbago. A very annoying pain that can severely restrict your freedom of movement. Wondering how lumbago occurs and what you can do yourself? We will...
The school year has started again and all children and students are back in school. The halls are crowded with teenagers with (too) heavy backpacks and at the back of the classroom someone is sitting hunched over listening to the lesson. Unfortunately, there are still too many youngsters who suffer from back, neck...
What position do you sleep in? Do you wake up refreshed and ready for bed, or do you sometimes suffer from a stiff neck or back when getting up? If so, it makes sense to check your sleeping posture. After all, incorrect posture can lead to various physical complaints. Do you have...
Do you ever take a long bike ride? Do you spend hours on your bike in nice weather? And then do you sometimes experience back pain? Then you may be sitting in the wrong position on your bike. This can cause more problems than just back pain. We give you...
We all know the current image on the street... Almost everyone is looking down at his/her phone. And when working at home and studying in this day and age, we sit in the same posture at our computer for long periods of time. Postures that are not so good for us. This can be a cause of back pain. But how do you prevent back pain....
Osteoporosis, as osteoporosis is also called, is associated with old age and is often thought to be a typical female ailment. These are fables. Osteoporosis can occur at both younger and older ages, and in both men and women. Of the approximately 1 million people with osteoporosis, about 30% are men. It therefore occurs...