A slipped disc is a common injury and can be very painful – but how can you avoid getting one? Slipped discs are also known as herniated, prolapsed, bulging or ruptured discs and, despite the name, the disc doesn’t actually slip anywhere. These discs are the cushions which lie between each vertebra, acting as shock…
Stretching comes naturally to the human body. Not only does it free up our muscles and improve our flexibility, it also serves as a ‘reset’ to the mind and helps us to become more alert. It feels good, refreshes us and can help us to move more freely. But is it really the case that…
Can you pull a muscle or even strain your back by coughing? And what can you do to prevent this sort of injury? Muscle strains can happen as a result of any unusual activity – you’d likely get a problem if you laughed or yawned repeatedly for hours. But coughing is essential for clearing lungs…
You may have heard from a chiropractor or physio that a joint in your body has ‘locked’. So what does this mean? It might sound a bit overwhelming, but all this refers to is when you’re unable to extend or fully flex a joint in the spine or elsewhere. It can be unpleasant and surprising,…
We believe you shouldn’t have to struggle with daily back pain. We want to share a few simple lifestyle changes and some healthy habits you can build into your routine to really help keep stiffness, sore backs and inconvenience at bay. In a recent study, we found that 73% of the British public struggle with…
Does it feel like your back pain gets worse when the weather is cold, stormy or changeable? If the answer is yes, you’re not alone. Every person is different, so it’s difficult to be sure why erratic weather seems to make back pain, arthritis and headaches feel more severe. It has been observed that a…
A pain in the neck is the last thing you want these days. Working on screens and phones means everyone’s in danger of stressing the neck muscles and cervical spine. Chiropractors can perform manual adjustments in this area but did you know there’s a simple exercise you can do to stabilise your neck and relieve…
It’s Happiness At Work Week 2023! It’s time to put a stop to chronic pain in the workplace. Whether your job is desk-based or physical or somewhere in-between, back pain can strike at any time due to daily habits, posture, lack of exercise or too much heavy-lifting. Many people hesitate to find help as they…
Painful shoulders make for restless nights. A rotator cuff injury or frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis) will naturally affect your sleep but sometimes your sleeping position itself can contribute to shoulder pain. Long-term ailments such as a shoulder impingement are made worse by the pressure caused by those nightly hours spent crunched up in sleep. Many…
Migraines are a common problem and you shouldn’t have to put up with them. The NHS estimates that around 6 million people regularly suffer from debilitating headaches every year. As it’s Migraine Awareness Week 2023, we’re going to explore why they happen and give you some easy, actionable tips to start your road to recovery. …
