“Should I use ice or heat for my back pain?” That’s probably one of the most common questions our London chiropractor gets asked about treating back pain. So what’s the verdict? Even though there are really no hard and fast rules, our chiropractor usually recommends the following: Use ice when an injury first occurs. It’s […]
Summer salads are long gone and it’s time to tuck into the delicious produce that autumn has to offer. Struggling to cook up a healthy treat? Here are some autumn super foods that will boost your health as well as your taste buds: Pumpkins Pumpkins are not just for the fun of Halloween, they’re amazingly […]
Just as parents’ stress levels finally start to decrease with the kids back at school, there’s something else to fret over- our kids’ back health! And it’s all to do with homework! According to our London chiropractor, more and more children and teenagers are suffering from back and neck pain due to spending too much […]
The onset of the darker nights and shorter days can leave many of us craving the brightness of summer, but for some people, the seasonal blues go a lot further. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that comes and goes in a seasonal pattern. The symptoms – which include a persistent low mood […]
Many of us associate back pain with the natural aging process, but were you aware that more and more children and teenagers are suffering from back pain, too? Of course, because young people are more flexible, they are less likely to suffer from back pain than adults. And that means that you should be aware […]
We would like welcome our new chiropractor, Claire, to MotionBack! Clare, who holds a Masters Degree in Chiropractic, is registered with the General Chiropractic Council (GCC) and is a member of the British Chiropractic Association (BCA). We are incredibly excited to have her on our team and look forward to seeing the benefits she will […]
When considering our health and quality of life, we often take our spines for granted. But a strong and healthy spine really is essential to achieving overall health. And it’s really easy to keep your back in tip top condition with these simple exercise tips from our London chiropractor: Range of motion exercises such as […]
According to our London chiropractor, sitting down for prolonged periods of time is one of the worst things you can do for your spine. The reason for this is that sitting puts your body in a static posture that increases stress on the back, shoulders, arms and legs. No matter how comfortable your chair may […]
According to Google, 1 in 20 searches is about a health-related issue. And let’s be honest, most of us have been tempted to visit “Dr Google” instead of our GP or healthcare professional at one time or another. There is no denying that it can be helpful to have medical information at our fingertips, but […]
One of the most frustrating things about chronic pain is that only you know how bad the pain feels. There’s no medical test that can measure how much you’re suffering; sometimes, there is even no obvious outward sign. There is just pain. Our London chiropractor explains that pain is deeply personal to each patient. And […]
