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 …
Stiff back after driving? Things to try
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 …
Lower back pain at work
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 …
Protect your back whilst gardening
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 …
Back Pain – what is the best approach?
To find yourself unexpectedly suffering with back pain, the most common reaction is to not know what to do. Are you meant to keep moving? Or should you just lie …
How to avoid back pain
By Chiropractor Nick Loftus How can you avoid back pain? Probably the most important thing to know is that the vast majority of it is avoidable! It is not an …
Helpful tips for avoiding back pain on holiday
When you look forward to that dream getaway for so long, the last thing you want is back pain to ruin it. But the combination of being out of your …
The Lancet on Back Pain- chiropractor Catherine Quinn on Channel 5 News
Catherine Quinn, President of the British Chiropractic Association (and chiropractor at the Waldegrave Clinic) welcomes the publication of the new research published in the Lancet today on low back pain …
Festive Season Back Hazards!
December tends to be a busy month at the clinic! Rushing around, lifting and carrying more than usual, plus cold, slippy weather can all play their part in creating havoc …
Is back pain putting you off exercise?
New research has found that 34% of people in London have been prevented from exercising due to back or neck pain, and an unfortunate 28% felt it was exercise itself …