Mid Back Misery The term “mid back” often refers to the thoracic spine – the region of the back between the rib cage and the base of the neck. Mid back pain can be mild or severe, short-lived, or long lasting. You may feel it is there all the time or only feel it on […]
Garden Do’s and Don’t’s! Certainly, gardening has a variety of health benefits from providing stress relief to exercise but let’s not forget that it is demanding work for your body – especially if you suffer from chronic pain! Those of us with green fingers – myself included, are itching to get in the garden and […]
Benefits of swimming for your spine! Swimming is a unique form of exercise because it frees you from the constraints that gravity usually imposes. This is a huge advantage for people who are overweight, pregnant, arthritic, or suffering from other health conditions that make load bearing activities particularly painful and unpleasant. Swimming doesn’t put undue […]
Tarsal tunnel trouble! What is Tarsal tunnel syndrome? You may have heard of carpal tunnel syndrome which affects the wrists and hands, well, tarsal tunnel syndrome affects the ankles and feet! TTS is a very common foot complaint. The pain and discomfort associated with this condition is related to pressure or compression of the tibial […]
Back pain myths! Usually lasting anything from a few days to a few weeks, most back problems are considered short-term or acute. Back pain is considered chronic when it lasts for 12 weeks or longer. Approximately 20% of people with acute back pain develop a chronic condition. Seeking Chiropractic care can help greatly with relief […]
Migraine or a headache? When there is pressure or pain in your head, it can be difficult to tell whether you are having just another headache or a migraine attack! Knowing the difference can be extremely important. It can mean faster pain relief through treatments based on the type of headache and can also help […]
Knee pain – common causes! Knee pain could be the result of an injury, such as a torn cartilage or a ruptured ligament. It may also be down to certain medical conditions, including gout, arthritis, and infections. Causes of knee pain The most common causes of knee pain fall into three categories: Injuries Mechanical problems […]
Calf pain – Ouch! Calf pain varies from person to person and can vary in nature. For some, calf pain feels like a sharp pain in the back of the lower leg or a dull ache with stiffness! The calf is comprised of two muscles: Gastrocnemius Soleus These muscles meet at the Achilles tendon, which […]
Christmas catastrophe’s – how to avoid them! The British Christmas Tree Growers Association (BCTGA) sells approximately 8 to 10 million Christmas trees per year, that’s a lot of lights and decorations! Putting up Christmas decorations can be a challenging task if you have back problems and many of us do not realise how much pain […]
Multifidus – a big player in low back pain! Low back pain is a highly prevalent problem in today’s world and is often a recurrent condition. Back pain affects around 80% of all people at some point in their life, and amazingly 60 – 80% of these people will have more than one episode! What […]
