New consumer research from the BCA has found that two fifths (41%) of people have been prevented from exercising due to back or neck pain. Furthermore, a quarter (25%) of respondents reported their back or neck pain has deterred them from physical activity for up to a month, with a further 9% stating their back or neck pain has led to them avoiding exercise for over half a year. An unfortunate 34% felt it was exercise itself which triggered their pain. To help people of all ages and fitness levels back pain-proof their work-out routines the BCA has developed these… Read More →

Arthritis is a painful and debilitating condition and can have a significant impact on the quality of life of individuals suffering from this disease. A study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine(i) reported that 63% of patients who visited a rheumatologist for rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and fibromyalgia conditions also sought some form of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). Of these individuals 31% (almost half) chose Chiropractic care, making Chiropractic the most popular alternative used by this group of people. Importantly, 73% of these patients determined that Chiropractic care was helpful in controlling their chronic pain. An additional aspect of… Read More →

1. Have your spine checked! Chiropractic care helps keep our nervous system working optimally, which may boost your immune system and natural healing ability. 2. Take a Vitamin D supplement. Originally known for its crucial role in maintaining calcium levels for bone health; it is rapidly becoming apparent that we have vastly underestimated Vitamin D’s significant importance for our overall health and wellbeing. The sunshine vitamin plays a key role in boosting the immune system, researchers believe. In particular, it triggers and arms the body’s T cells, the cells in the body that seek out and destroy any invading bacteria… Read More →

In the Autumn as the leaves start to fall and plants start to die back, our minds turn to the many jobs in the garden that need completing before Winter sets in. Whether you are digging, raking up fallen leaves, or wheeling a wheelbarrow it is important to take your time and look after your back. Here are some tips to prevent back pain: Clothes – Wear warm clothes that will keep you dry but avoid wearing clothes that are tight or could constrict your movement. Warm up and stretch – Gardening is like any other exercise; you need to… Read More →

Approximately 25% of our patients come to us with a specific complaint of lower back pain running down the leg. Often referred to as SCIATICA, the discomfort can be described as a deep dull ache or a sharp and burning pain. The pain may be continuous from the back of the thigh all the way to the foot. It is not uncommon for patients to also complain of pins and needles or numbness in their limbs especially when sitting or driving. There are two main causes of sciatica; the nerve may be trapped under or within the piriformis muscle, a… Read More →

Joint dysfunction and misalignment of the cervical spine could cause any of the following symptoms: – Headaches/Migraine – Jaw Pain – Neuralgia – Dizziness – Sinus Problems – Shoulder Pain – Arm Pain/Wrist Pain – Numbness/Tingling Neck problems can be caused by anything from trauma, to stress, to poor posture which can result in imbalances in the spine. When damage occurs to a joint, pressure may build onto the spinal nerves. People often refer to this pain as a ‘trapped nerve.’ The nerve may give pain signals localised to a specific area in the neck but in other cases may… Read More →

Chiropractic care during pregnancy is vital to assist the normal physiological function of both the mother and baby in pregnancy and birth. For example, chiropractic care helps the mother in pregnancy and birth by: •Reducing interference to the mother’s nervous system, which co-ordinates all of the systems and functions in her body •Helping to create a state of balance in the pelvic muscles, ligaments and bony structures, thereby preparing the pelvis for an easier pregnancy and birth •Reducing torsion to the woman’s uterus (also known as intrauterine constraint) by removing tension on the ligaments that support the uterus •Allowing for… Read More →

Arthritis is a painful and debilitating condition and can have a significant impact on the quality of life of individuals suffering from this disease. A study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine(i) reported that 63% of patients who visited a rheumatologist for rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and fibromyalgia conditions also sought some form of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). Of these individuals 31% (almost half) chose Chiropractic care, making Chiropractic the most popular alternative used by this group of people. Importantly, 73% of these patients determined that Chiropractic care was helpful in controlling their chronic pain. An additional aspect of… Read More →

It’s recommended for babies and children to walk barefoot as much as possible. One of the simplest ways to motivate proprioceptive and vestibular development is to let our babies be barefoot. Another benefit to keeping babies barefoot is the encouragement of presence of mind and conscious awareness. As the little pads of babies’ feet feel, move, and balance on the surface that they are exploring, the information sent to the brain from tactile, proprioceptive, and vestibular pathways quiet, or inhibit, other extraneous sensory input. This creates focus and awareness of walking and moving through space; babies get more tuned in… Read More →