Articles
A collection of articles on posture, spinal health, sleep and recovery, from our colleagues at Vitae Equilibre.
The Best Posture Is Your Next Posture: Why Movement Matters
Why moving regularly through the day matters more than holding one “perfect” position.
Why Your Shoulder Blade Could Be the Hidden Cause of Your Neck and Shoulder Pain
How the position and movement of the shoulder blade can drive neck and shoulder pain.
Understanding Your Intervertebral Discs: The Shock Absorbers of Your Spine
A look at how spinal discs work, and how posture affects the pressure they carry.
Protect Your Back: Why Core Strength Is About More Than Just Abs
The deep and superficial core muscles that work together to stabilise the spine.
Understanding Neck Muscle Spasms: Causes, Mechanisms and Why They Persist
What causes the neck to spasm, and why the pain-spasm cycle can be hard to break.
The Art of Balance: Why True Well-Being Requires Constant Adjustment
Balancing work, relationships, physical health and emotional wellbeing as an ongoing process.
Sleep Hygiene: Building Better Sleep for Better Health
Practical daily habits that support your circadian rhythm and improve sleep quality.
Understanding the Facet Joints: Small Structures, Big Impact on Your Spine
How these small paired joints guide and stabilise movement throughout the spine.
Why Sleep Is One of the Most Important Functions of the Brain
How the different stages of sleep support memory, healing and brain health.
Brain Awareness Month: Why Your Brain Health Matters More Than You Think
Why a proactive approach to brain health matters, not just a reactive one.
Understanding Nerve Compression and Back Pain: What Really Happens Inside Your Body
The biology of nerve compression, and realistic timelines for recovery.
How Body Position Affects Disc Pressure — And Why It Matters for Your Back
Comparing how different everyday postures load the lumbar spine.
Understanding Anxiety After Spinal Surgery & Nerve Compression
The emotional side of recovering from spinal surgery or nerve injury.