Is poor posture affecting your back? Good posture is not only cosmetic, but it also plays a critical role in reducing the incidence and levels of back and neck pain. Putting in the effort to maintain and improve your posture is totally worth it and you will reap numerous benefits! What is good posture? Good […]
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 […]
Scheuermann’s disease What is Scheuermann’s disease? It is named after the Danish radiologist who was the first to describe the condition. It is not caused by prolonged postural problems, instead the condition occurs naturally in adolescents as they grow. In a spine of someone without this disease the vertebrae are evenly shaped and stacked, however, […]
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 […]
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 […]
