Low back pain is the most common cause of job related disability and a leading contributor to missed work days. Men and women are equally affected by low back pain, which can range in intensity from a dull, constant ache to a sudden, sharp sensation! It is important to point out that you should stay…
When you have a sore throat, the burning uncomfortable feeling it causes can make it hard to drink and eat. Whilst many of us go straight for the over counter remedies or worse bother the G.P. for antibiotics – which by the way, G.P’s are told not to prescribe for things like sore throats, why…
When you hear the word “pinch” you know that it is not going to be pleasant! As a child getting pinched by someone was not a nice experience. We probably remember being told “you will just feel a slight pinch” at the Doctors surgery and then realised that it actually hurt! A pinched nerve happens…
Don’t let your New Year Resolutions lead to injury! For a lot of us, our New Year resolutions list tends to include getting fit and losing weight, but don’t overdo is as this can lead to over exercising and ultimately injury! The New Year, it really does feel like we get to re-set the clock…
Sharp pain near your heel or along the arch of your foot when you walk, particularly when you first get out of bed in the morning, could mean you may be suffering from plantar fasciitis. The pain can get worse in your heel and foot if you stand or sit for extended periods of time…
Stress – it’s a big deal and is affecting more of us every year! According to the Stress Management Society, it has become the single biggest cause of workplace sickness in Britain and aches and pains are common symptoms of stress! When it comes to combating stress levels, many of us need more than a…
Most of us have had back trouble of some kind or another, whether it is mild discomfort or terrible pain that knocks you off your feet. However with sciatica you will likely know right away that something is different. One of the telltale signs of sciatica is pain that starts in your low back and…
If it hasn’t arrived where you live yet, rest assured that winter is on it’s way, and that can be bad news for people suffering from arthritis! Science hasn’t really come up with a reason why the cold weather can make arthritis joint pain and stiffness worse, but there are a few possible explanations. A…
When you think of your local Chiropractic Clinic, what comes to mind? They only treat back pain or neck pain! Most people don’t link Chiropractic treatment with shoulder or arm pain and yet it remains one of the most effective ways to treat this particular condition! Common Shoulder Problems Some of the typical types of…
Did you know that approximately 80% of people will experience pain in their backs at some point in their lives. One sure way way to end up with an aching back is lifting something the wrong way. Do you know how to lift a heavy package that arrives at your door or how to lift…