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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…
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…
Living with chronic back pain is frustrating. But it can be completely exasperating when you can’t get a clear diagnosis. But unlike a broken arm or leg, back conditions are not always as straightforward to diagnose. There is usually more than one way to treat a back condition; therefore even achieving a definitive diagnosis doesn’t…
“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…
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…
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…