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 which triggered their pain. The British Chiropractic Association (BCA) and the Waldegrave Clinic are...
There is nothing more disconcerting than to be moving normally one minute and the next – OUCH! Your back has gone into spasm. Unfortunately this is something which can happen to most of us and when it does happen it can be quite frightening. The reason why your back...
Our home and garden are places to relax and enjoy. Unfortunately at this time of the year, they can also result in unexpected back pain! The change in weather sees us wanting to get out and do the garden and get started on those decorating or DIY tasks. Problem is,...
Just like any strenuous task which isn’t done on a regular basis, mowing the lawn can lead to tired and aching muscles in the back. Most of these injuries are due to the posture adopted while performing these tasks. Standing or walking in a semi-flexed posture while...
If you spend a fair amount of time sitting at a desk, looking at a computer, you may start to feel back pain, or neck and shoulder pain. It may start as an odd twinge. But then start to become more recurring. Or – as we often see with many patients at the clinic...
By Nick Loftus, Chiropractor Our clinic’s new patient survey has revealed that 38% of new patients visit their doctor first when suffering from back pain. Obviously, it’s a natural choice to see your doctor first when you find yourself in pain. With most health...
