It may come as a surprise to all of you that carry around large heavy handbags that they could be causing your back a problem. Maybe some of you already know this though! Research* undertaken by the British Chiropractic Association (BCA) in 2017 found that 73% of women surveyed had suffered with back pain with…
This week is Walk To School week and if you and your children are participating we congratulate you for taking up the challenge. Inactivity is gripping our nation and our health is suffering. As chiropractors in our busy clinic in Stoke on Trent we see this with a rise in the number of patients we…
Members of the British Chiropractic Association (BCA) have shared some of the strangest ‘cures’ back pain sufferers have told them about trying. These include applying WD40, hanging from door frames and drinking urine! Whilst these are more extreme ‘cures’, one of the most common misconceptions about back pain is that rest is the best cure.…
To mark Chiropractic Awareness Week in April, the British Chiropractic Association (BCA) has revealed the results of consumer research undertaken to measure the state of back and neck health across the whole of Britain. The BCA has developed a map showing the variations across the country, these variations include: how each region is being proactive…
National Gardening Week runs between the 30th April and 6th May. This year the aim of the week is to encourage gardeners to share their love of gardening. Gardening is a great activity for all, from the very young to the more mature. It not only keeps us active, it also gets us outdoors. Gardening…
