At some point at our lives almost all of us will experience low back pain. Low back pain is on the rise globally. According to a figure published in The Lancet – disability due to back pain has risen by more than 50% since 1990. Therefore, the recent publication of three papers in this prestigious […]
Did you know that there are around 3,000 practicing chiropractors in the UK today? This number is growing on a year to year basis. Chiropractic is backed up by positive evidence and is even recommended in The National Institute of Clinical Excellence (Nice) guidelines for back pain of greater than 6weeks, but less than 1 […]
Spring is here and with the weather improving (we hope) and longer days it’s a great time to get outdoors and get some exercise. For many taking exercise conjures up sweaty gyms and heavy and cumbersome equipment, however, our London chiropractor at MotionBack suggests a simple, accessible and free form of exercise suitable for all […]
Research undertaken by the British Chiropractic Association (BCA) showed that a large proportion of people who get back pain said it could be brought on by a night’s sleep. Our London Chiropractor at MotionBack suggests some simple ways to avoid back problems when you sleep: If you have been sitting for a long time before […]
Mother’s Day is nearly upon us and we’re sure here at MotionBack most mums will receive some rightly deserved treats or pampering on the day. As we approach Mother’s Day our London chiropractor has some timely advice for mums to keep their backs safe and avoid back injuries and back pain. Life as a mum, […]
With the end of winter in sight, many of us will be turning our attention away from cosy nights and comfort food and on to our health! But aside from eating well, exercising regularly and all the other good habits we already know about, what else can we do to get our bodies in tip […]
Good posture is essential for preventing back and neck pain, but it’s not always easy to know if you’re keeping your spine in proper alignment. A good way to check is with the wall test. Our London chiropractor suggests that you stand against a wall with your feet about six inches away. Instead of pressing […]
Up to 80% of people will experience back pain at some point during their lives, but did you know that something as simple as watching television can be seriously bad news for your back? According to our London chiropractor, slouching in front of the TV can lead to chronic spine problems; so if you’re planning […]
It’s the month of romance but are you giving your spine the love it needs? Here are some simple tips from our London chiropractor to keep your spine in tip top condition: 1: Lift right It’s incredibly easy to twist the wrong way and damage your spine if you don’t use proper form when lifting […]
Wondering why your upper back is painful? This short article may help you to better understand your issue. Back pain—and more importantly, how to treat it—depends on the underlying cause of the condition. Even in cases where the cause of upper back pain seems obvious, such as from an injury from a fall, the specific […]
