Many people respond to back pain by “taking it easy” or stopping any kind of strenuous activity. While this approach is understandable (not many people feel like being active when they’re in pain after all!), long-term inactivity can actually put the spine’s healing process in jeopardy and worsen back pain. Contrary to what many people […]
Most people know that stress and back pain are closely linked and that feeling regularly uptight or anxious can cause tight and stiff back muscles. But many people don’t understand why our muscles seize up when life piles on the pressure. When we take away the medical jargon, the explanation is really simple… When we’re […]
We’ve all heard of “pain management” but is it really possible to train the brain away from pain? According to our London chiropractor, this notion is a very real possibility. Any who suffers from chronic back pain knows that it is not something that can be classed as a simple sensation. In fact, chronic pain […]
With this month giving us two Bank Holidays, many of us will be making plans for a relaxing weekend getaway. Here our London chiropractor shares three top tips to keep your back pain at bay while travelling… 1: Move Around Sitting in the same position for a long period of time puts excessive stress on […]
The spine is a fascinating structure and plays a key role in the strength, flexibility, support and movement of our bodies. In honour of our amazing backbones, our chiropractor in Central London have put together a list of spine facts, some of which may just surprise you… 1: Our spines consist of 33 individual vertebrae […]
Once upon a time, we worried about the effects that being couch potatoes were having on our postures. But now, in the 21st century, we are facing an even bigger problem…because now we can be “couch potatoes” without even sitting on a couch and without so much as a TV in sight… And it’s all […]
If you suffer from back ache, you’re probably aware that cold or ice packs are an effective way to help reduce inflammation and numb a painful spot. You’ve probably seen many people using frozen peas as a homemade remedy for muscle pain (you may even be partial to “pea therapy” yourself!), but ice packs mould […]
It’s the month for love and romance but are you giving your body the TLC it deserves? When it comes to our backs, many of us only start to properly take care of them when they start to cause pain. Buy why? We wouldn’t wait until our teeth were decayed to start brushing them… According […]
Swimming indoors is a popular form of exercise at this time of year when the weather outside is still unpleasant. As a team of experienced London chiropractors, we recommend swimming as the buoyancy of the water holds your body weight and limits the stress on your joints and spine. But many strokes can aggravate lower […]
If you’ve got kids (or maybe even if you haven’t!), Christmas Eve will probably see you “gift arranging.” Whether you’re carting gifts from room to room, sneaking boxes down from the attic or doing some last minute wrapping, you could be putting yourself at risk of back injuries (and in the hustle bustle, you probably […]
