We often get asked about the effectiveness of treating back pain with bed rest. Our answer is that in most cases, bed rest has a very limited role. Of course, laying down and resting can provide a welcome break from sitting or standing in pain but being immobile for too long can be hazardous to…
Many patients who visit our chiropractic clinic in Stoke on Trent ask us about ways to help keep joints strong and healthy. While exercise is good for many health conditions, there are certain types of exercises that can play a major part in the management of joint pain. Our leading Stoke on Trent chiropractor highlights…
Patients sometimes ask us if it’s safe to “crack” or “pop” their own necks. You’ve probably been there; you’ve been sitting at your computer all day and your neck feels stiff and tight. Then, you roll your head and you experience a relieving “pop” in your neck that makes it feel better. But any manipulation should…
We’re still very early in the year and many of the patients who visit our Stoke on Trent Chiropractors are keen to give their health a power boost! The New Year brings the same sense of motivation for most of us; we’re feeling sluggish (and probably slightly plumper!) after the recent festivities and something inside us…
For some of the patients we treat at our Stoke on Trent clinic, physical pain is only part of the problem they’re experiencing. Our experienced Stoke on Trent chiropractor reveals that loneliness is often a major feature of chronic pain; and sometimes even affects the patient more severely that their physical conditions. Pain that goes…
If you were slightly overindulgent over Christmas (who wasn’t!?), then you’re probably planning on having a ‘dry (ish)’ January. But did you know that cutting down on drinking alcohol can actually help your back pain? Our leading Stoke on Trent chiropractor advises that alcohol can create back pain in those who are susceptible to it.…
If your New Year’s resolution is to quit smoking, then well done to you! Stubbing out those cigs will have massive benefits on your health, your appearance and your bank balance! And while some habit changes seem forever to bring results, stopping smoking creates health benefits in just twenty minutes! Our leading Stoke on Trent…
