Back pain can strike at any time. But how long can you expect it to last? According to our London chiropractor, the time it takes for back pain to resolve may depend on the cause of your symptoms. Lower back pain caused by usual stresses and strains will typically ease within a few weeks. However, […]
Think Halloween is scary? Look at these back pain facts! If you’ve ever had a reason to look after your spine, let it be this: 1: Half of all working people admit to suffering from back pain symptoms each year. 2: Back pain is one of the most common reasons for missed work in the […]
If you work on a computer, you’re probably familiar with risks of developing repetitive strain injury (or RSI). RSI is a painful (and potentially irreversible) condition that results from damage to muscles, tendons and nerves. But how can you prevent this from happening to you, especially if your job requires you to spend most of […]
“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 […]
