Everyone is doing their bit during these turbulent times and working from home is probably taking its toll throughout the spine – neck stiffness, pressure on the lower back, pinching in the hips and tightening through the chest and shoulders. We’ve all heard of...
By Chiropractor Marcus Higgins Approximately 22.4% of working days are lost each year through musculoskeletal problems. (source ons.gov.uk) We know through the many patients we see at the clinic that a majority of problems are centered around lower back pain. Jobs...
Mention the word sciatica and the most likely response from anyone who has suffered it will be ‘horrible’! And it is horrible. So what exactly is sciatica? The sciatic nerve is the largest nerve in the body which travels down the back of the leg and calf. The symptoms...
By avid golfer and chiropractor Marcus Higgins. Getting back pain is never something we want, but when it is affecting what we love to do, it is important to look for possible reasons why it is occurring in the first place. Golf swing characteristics associated with...
By chiropractor Tom Greenway Driving can be stressful! But in particular when enduring a long journey, there is nothing worse than when you start to feel uncomfortable and have a stiff aching back after driving. Many back problems are caused or aggravated through...
It’s always tempting when the better weather arrives to get working on the garden and do too much at once! But when your muscles are not used to what you are asking them to do – it is easy to cause strain. So to keep you gardening happily all summer, a few hints and...
