Back aches and pains can be fairly common during pregnancy as the body goes through significant changes, none more so than postural changes. These change can place pressure on the joints of the spine and in turn, this, for some women can result in back aches and pains. Some of the changes that can cause…
Have you been putting off seeking help for your back pain for a month or more? You may be surprised to know that you’re not alone. Recent research* results revealed by the British Chiropractic Association found that just over a third of British people wait a month or more before seeking professional help for their…
What a summer of sport we’ve had so far. For many sitting it out and watching is enough but for many participating in a sporting activity is a way of life. However, there are not too many people who participate in sports who have not at some time suffer an injury. It doesn’t matter if…
The closest many people who suffer from Tennis Elbow have ever been to a tennis match is watching the coverage of Wimbledon on TV. So how do you end up suffering tennis elbow in this case? Well tennis elbow is so called because the condition typically develops following strenuous overuse of the muscles and tendons…
School holidays are fast approaching and the good news is that the school runs will be on hold until the new school term starts in September. However, it doesn’t mean that car journeys stop – for many the school holidays means days out in the car or a long car journey to a holiday destination,…
It’s that time of year when our attention turns to our summer holidays. For many this means a trip to the airport to fly off to their destination of choice. A summer holiday for some is a time to relax and unwind, for others it’s a time to get in some adventure and action. Whichever…
There’s one thing we can rely on in the UK and that’s the unreliability of the weather. After one of the hottest May’s on record, June let’s say has been cooler and damper! Given the weather here it’s not unusual to hear that people get put off getting outdoors to take some exercise. The good…
With the football World Cup kicking off in a few days time, our chiropractor at City Chiropractic Clinic in Stoke on Trent thinks it’s a good time to remind all you sport enthusiasts to keep your backs safe if you are intending on being glued to your TV this summer. Sitting for prolonged periods can…
Cycling has become increasingly popular over the last few years with people taking to two wheels to exercise, get to work and have fun. However, Cycling UK want more people to get in the saddle and find out how cycling can be incorporated into their daily lives easily. With this aim, they organise Bike Week…
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…