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 […]
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 […]
Buttock and leg pain – we can probably help! What are Sacroiliac joints? These joints sit where the lower spine and pelvis meet. Sacroiliac Joint Syndrome can cause pain and stiffness in the low back, buttock, and leg. The pain might radiate into one or both legs. Climbing stairs, sitting, or standing for prolonged periods […]
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? […]
All I want for Christmas is ……… The festive season is fraught with all sorts of opportunities to damage your spine – so check out these tips and enjoy a happy and healthy Christmas! Let the courier company take the strain! Do as much online shopping as you can – your back will thank you […]
Swayback – posture out of whack! The swayback posture is a specific type of poor posture which triggers low back pain. The lower back is more prone to chronic pain and discomfort than most other parts of the body. In fact, low back pain affects 60% of UK adults at some point in their lives! […]
Backstroke – the benefits for back pain Being in the water frees you from the constraints gravity usually imposes on our bodies. Maintaining an active lifestyle when you have back pain is important when it comes to relieving daily aches and pains, and swimming has many benefits. Swimming can provide a light cardiovascular exercise coupled […]
Is stress hurting your back? There is no doubt that back pain is extremely frustrating. In many cases, the inability to pinpoint a cause or relate it to a specific event can be the most irritating thing about it, second only to the discomfort that interferes with your daily activities! You may be surprised to […]
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 […]
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 […]
