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 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...
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...
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...
