“I think I may have slipped a disc” – that’s a sentence that our London chiropractor hears on a frequent basis. But it’s not an assumption that’s always correct. The term “slipped a disc” is perhaps somewhat overused. However, an examination must be carried out in order to correctly diagnose the condition. So what are […]
The spookiest night of the year is just around the corner, but it could be a Halloween of Horrors for a very different reason if you don’t protect your back! Here our London chiropractor shares three top tips on keeping the monster of back pain at bay this Halloween. Wear the Correct Shoes Whether you […]
Pushing your bundle of joy in their buggy or pram may seem like a relatively straightforward task. According to our London chiropractor, however, many mums and dads are putting their backs at risk by pushing their prams incorrectly. Lower back pain is a common complaint among parents of young children, and the way in which […]
There’s a misconception that you have to be suffering from chronic or excruciating back pain to justify making an appointment to see a chiropractor. While chiropractic care is an effective form of treatment for existing back pain, there are other reasons why a trip to the chiropractors may benefit you. Here our chiropractor in London […]
If you want to live a long and healthy life (and who doesn’t?), walking should be on the top of your priority list (even if you suffer from back pain!). According to our London chiropractor, regular walking can not only boost your overall health and fitness, but help to manage existing back pain and reduce […]
Most of us know that inactivity is a leading cause of back pain, but many of us will be shocked to discover that it’s also highly linked to premature death. A recent study published by the Lancet* highlighted that inactivity is linked to 5.3 million deaths globally a year – compared with 5.1 million linked […]
While 80% of us will experience back pain at some point during our lives, the majority of us will only start feeling those aches and niggles after the age of about 30. But why exactly is this and why don’t our spines continue to stay as supple and supertastic as they were in our youth? […]
Think your fishing hobby is safe on your spine? You may need to think again! With National Fishing Month underway (22nd July to 29th August), our London chiropractor warns that fishing fanatics could be putting their spines at unnecessary risk of damage. And it’s not all to do with sitting down for too long! Here […]
We all know that drinking enough water is crucial to our overall well being, but how exactly can it prevent back pain? Our London chiropractor explains… Between every two spinal vertebrae lies a disk, the role of which is to act as shock absorbers for the stresses our backs undergo every day. These disks contain […]
There’s no better escape from the summer heat than taking a refreshing dip in the pool. And according to our London chiropractor, swimming can play a major role in reducing back pain. As a low impact exercise, swimming is one of the easiest activities on the back and spine, having practically no impact on the […]
