Fads and facts in the relief of back pain
Tuesday January 1, 2019
Back pain is an extremely common complaint across all sectors of society so it’s no surprise that a lot of quick fixes pop up. Unfortunately…
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Understanding football concussion
Saturday December 1, 2018
Long-term effects of football concussion The long-term effects of football concussion on both junior and senior players remains a concerning issue for coaches, clubs and…
Continue ReadingTop 5 sports that cause spinal injuries
Thursday November 1, 2018
Top 5 sports that are the most impactful for your back and spine Australia really needs to do more to reduce the amount of spinal…
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Monday October 15, 2018
Dr Parkinson, who is well known for his pioneering work in spinal cord injury management and spine surgery, was recently asked for comment on the…
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Monday October 1, 2018
Want to know the latest back pain treatments? When it comes to new treatment for back pain, I’m happy to report that there are some…
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Saturday September 1, 2018
Suffering from ongoing back pain and unsure of where best to start? When it comes to treating ongoing back pain, it can be a bit…
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Wednesday August 1, 2018
Can foot pain be caused by your back? Do you suffer from chronic foot pain or feet that feel painful from time to time? You…
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Sunday July 1, 2018
Stress and back pain Up to 90 per cent of Australians experience back pain at some time according to the Australian Institute of Health and…
Continue ReadingSydney spine surgeon, Dr Richard Parkinson provides 10 tips for improving your memory
Monday June 4, 2018
Dr Richard Parkinson is a highly trained neurosurgeon who has performed ground breaking and complex spine surgery on some of Australia's elite sportspeople. In this…
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Friday June 1, 2018
How to keep kids safe when playing contact sports As parents and as a society, we have no greater responsibility than ensuring our children are…
Continue ReadingLeading Sydney neurosurgeon, Dr Parkinson shares his thoughts on how to ensure your child is safe while playing contact sports
Wednesday May 2, 2018
Sydney's leading Neurosurgeon and Spine Surgeon, Dr Richard Parkinson interviews with Living Well magazine about the importance of protecting your kids spine and brain health…
Continue ReadingLeading Sydney neurosurgeon, Dr Parkinson reveals concussion testing’s future
Wednesday May 2, 2018
Leading Sydney Spine Surgeon and Specialist Neurosurgeon, Dr Parkinson discusses the introduction of new technologies which take away the human error elements putting the long-term…
Continue ReadingBack specialist, Dr Richard Parkinson sheds light on how to dodge back pain at work
Wednesday May 2, 2018
Leading Sydney Spine Surgeon, Dr Parkinson is recognised as a leading expert in sports injuries and is a respected specialist at the forefront of neurosurgical…
Continue ReadingSydney lock-out laws are not the answer
Tuesday May 1, 2018
Beyond the Sydney lock-out laws There is no denying that tough new Sydney lock-out laws introduced by the New South Wales government have had the…
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Sunday April 1, 2018
How to prevent back pain in the workplace If you want to try to avoid injury to your back, particularly if you work in a…
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