Back pain – 5 sneaky causes! In fact, 1 in 6 people in England are coping with some form of back pain. Arthritis Research UK estimates that 9 million people in England live with back pain. Sixty-one per cent, or approximately 5.5 million people suffer from a severe case. The report also stated that low […]
Gluteal amnesia giving you a numb bum!? What is gluteal amnesia? The clinical term for this condition is gluteus medius tendinopathy, though it is also referred to as gluteal amnesia or dead butt syndrome. If you spend hours a day sitting and not getting up frequently to stand or walk around, you may have already […]
Walking to ease your back pain. Low back pain affects millions of people each year, but some treatment options like working with personal trainers or using specialised equipment for exercises, are not always accessible or affordable. When your back hurts, the last thing you may want to do is move around, however, bodies usually need […]
Are your high heels giving you back pain? Wearing high heels may be fashionable and make you feel taller and better about yourself, but they come with a high price! High heels can cause a myriad of foot, leg, and back pain, whilst impairing stability and increasing the risk of injury. If you have ever […]
Can Chiropractic treatment speed up your recovery? While pain medication may provide immediate relief, Chiropractic treatment takes a different approach by reducing nerve interference, allowing the body to function better and often resulting in a reduction of symptoms. After saying that however, the length of time it takes to heal varies depending on several factors, […]
Five reasons to see a Chiropractor! For a lot of us there just doesn’t seem to be enough hours in the day for everyday things with work, children, pets, cleaning, cooking, let alone finding time to make a Chiropractic appointment – just where will you squeeze in the time? And how will you afford it? […]
Costochondritis – a pain in the chest! What is costochondritis? It is painful inflammation in the cartilage that connects the ribs to the breastbone (sternum). This connection point is called the costosternal junction and those sections of cartilage are called the costochondral joints. They are strong and rigid to help the ribcage protect organs such […]
Rotator cuff injuries – how we can help! What is a rotator cuff? The term rotator cuff refers to a group of muscles and tendons that surround the shoulder joint. The rotator cuff helps to keep the shoulder stable and working at optimal capacity. The shoulders are among the most flexible joints in the body, […]
Shoulder blade blues! Shoulder blade pain can feel aching, dull, sore, and shooting. Most of the time it isn’t anything to worry about and your Chiropractor can diagnose and treat it quite easily. As the shoulder blade is connected to the neck, collarbone and shoulder joint, any injury or inflammation in these areas can affect […]
Balance issues – could it be your neck? Cervical vertigo or cervicogenic dizziness creates a sensation that you or the world around you is spinning, it affects your sense of balance and concentration. In cervical vertigo these sensations are usually felt after moving the neck and is almost always accompanied by a headache. These episodes […]
