Back and neck pain is likely to debilitate most of us at some stage in our lives. Back problems might be the second most common reason for sick days, but sadly, they are still the most difficult conditions to treat.
An emerging treatment called Kieser Training claims to make back and neck problems a struggle of the past.
It involves assisted therapy sessions, back test analysis and specialised therapy machines under the direction of a doctor and supervised by a therapist.
It aims to achieve a safe and targeted increase in muscle strength for those with serious musculoskeletal problems. At the end of therapy, (usually about 12 sessions) customers switch to independent strength training to maintain the improvements long-term.
According to an American study, Medical Strengthening Therapy was given to 895 patients who had chronic back pain and 76 percent achieved "good" to "very good" results.
Kieser Training is about $70 per session and is usually covered by private health insurance.
For more information, visit :
www.kieser-training.com.au
Phone: 03 9696 3599
Melbourne's Breathe Yoga and Pilates
www.breathewellbeing.com.au
Phone: 03 9662 1500
