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 […]
If you suffer from chronic back pain, it’s crucial that you to recognise what triggers your symptoms. Knowing what could potentially worsen your back condition will enable you to better manage your pain. So here are three common back pain triggers, according to our London chiropractor. Lifting Incorrectly Bending in the wrong position can trigger […]
For many people with back pain, not knowing the cause of their condition is as frustrating as the pain itself. If you can relate to this, here are three questions that our London chiropractor suggests you ask yourself? Do you exercise? If you are inactive, your back and abdominal muscles may be weak. This can […]
Millions of people put up with back pain every day. But did you know that there are some simple changes you can make to your daily routine that can help to manage your symptoms? Our London chiropractor shares some great advice on daily changes you can make to ease your back pain: 1: Stretch If […]
Most of us have been told that we need to stretch before and after doing any doing any kind of exercise or activity. But how can stretching help back pain exactly? Here our London chiropractor explains… Most of us can benefit from stretching the muscles, ligaments and tendons in the back, legs, buttock, and around […]
Dealing with chronic back pain doesn’t exactly make you want to jump for joy. Quite the opposite, in fact. But did you know that smiling and feeling happy may actually help to reduce your symptoms? And not just because of the chemical reactions in the body! According to our London chiropractor, the feeling of happiness […]
We think the spine is incredible here at MotionBack. And who said it can’t be a fun thing to talk about? Here is some spine trivia we think is worth sharing: Your coccyx gets his name from its resemblance to the beak of a cuckoo bird. The space between our spinal discs gets smaller as […]
Making the decision to visit a chiropractor to help with your back pain is a positive move. But choosing the right chiropractor is just as important as choosing to see one in the first place. So to help you make sure your chiropractor is right for you, we’ve compiled the check list below. If you’re […]
