What Causes Low Back Pain? The causes of low back pain are many and varied. For simplicity’s sake they can be subdivided into structural and functional. In straightforward terms this means that the cause is either to do with the structural alignment of the spine, pelvis and the rest of the skeleton or the way […]
Some simple advice on how to avoid injury in icy conditions Icy roads and pavements mean potentially hazardous conditions underfoot and a rise in injuries caused by slips and falls. It is quite natural, therefore, for us to be wary when walking outdoors and adopting our ‘ice walk’; the problem is that an unnatural walking […]
Difficulty walking running or balancing are typical problems and often standing on one leg e.g. to dress, becomes more difficult. These symptoms are often worse when the air pressure is low e.g. in winter, especially when it is raining. Sitting on a chair with one leg crossed over the other may become difficult or uncomfortable. […]
Targeted Exercise Targeted exercises are a good way of promoting better spinal function. If functional alignment in the spine is adequate then mechanical back pain is more likely to be avoided. Some exercises are designed to develop flexibility whilst others, strength. Endurance or stamina are also goals of certain types of exercises. General Healthy Exercises Some simple exercises […]
Officially, sciatica refers to pain which originates from the sciatic nerve. This nerve, made up of a mixture of all the nerves of the low back, runs through the buttock and down the middle of the back of the leg. Leg pain from the back which can also be labelled sciatica, need not necessarily be […]
Why are low back injuries common during and after gardening? From when the gardening season begins in spring and until the end of the summer chiropractors have an influx of patients with back pain caused by over-zealous gardening. The reason many people get backache when they undertake what is a relatively restful activity such […]
Eighty percent of UK adults experience back pain at some stage in their lives. Back pain may be likely for some but by making simple changes to your lifestyle and ensuring you maintain a correct posture, you can help lower your risk. For example, not only can being overweight cause back pain but eating the […]
Chronic Pain is when pain has been present for more than three months. In cases of chronic pain, often you begin to move differently to reduce the pain. Over time, these different ways of moving become habitual. The muscles you are supposed to use become weak and no longer work as effectively. With chronic pain, […]
What are headaches? Headaches can be severely disabling and are among the most common conditions for which people seek help. Adults and children suffer headaches, and there are many types, but the three most common are cervicogenic, tension and migraine. Many headaches are related to the neck or muscles around the neck and head and […]
