The Osteoporosis Society of Ireland state that one in three women aged over 50 will be affected by osteoporosis. Loss of bone mass (osteopenia), which eventually leads to osteoporosis can start to develop from the age of 40! In women a reduction in estrogen levels post menopause can accelerate the process of osteoporosis. It is

Over 80% of us will experience back pain at some point in our lives. It is one of the most common complaints presented to physiotherapy, affecting patients both physically and emotionally. Factors that lead to back pain include prolonged periods of sitting, often behind an office desk or driving and overloading of the spine through