February is the month for chocolate hearts, red roses and romantic meals for two. But did you know that being in love may actually make physical pain more tolerable? According to some scientists, being in love can be as good a pain killer as medication! So if your back is playing up this Valentine’s Day,…
Overindulged on the mince pies at Christmastime? Picked away at those choccies for a little longer than you should have? You’re not alone! Most of us pile on a couple of extra “holiday” pounds during the festive season, but did you know that being overweight puts you at greater risk of developing back pain, joint…
We’ve just got over our Christmas shopping and now the January sales are enticing us back towards the tills. If you are one of the many people who simply can’t resist a New Year give-away, make sure you keep your back health in mind as you chase those discounts. According to our chiropractor in Stoke…
With pavements laced with frost and roads hiding that devilish black ice, it is little wonder that winter time is the number one season for trips and falls. While the majority of slippery slips will leave you with nothing more than blushed cheeks, it’s important to err on the side of caution when you head…
Living with chronic back pain can be extremely frustrating. There’s so much you want to do but your body acts like a constant boulder that lodges its way between you and living your life to the full. Fortunately, the New Year is almost here and there’s no better time to start making plans to kick…
Christmas is on its way and that means in among the excitement, gift wrapping and carol singing, there will also be that good old Christmas chaos on the roads. Driving and back pain often go hand in hand at Christmastime as the traffic queues build up and more and more people are left sitting behind…
With Christmas just around the corner, the great big British shopping rush is on with a vengeance! A few decades ago we had no choice but to battle through the crowds of the high street and shopping centres if we were to tick off all the items on those Christmas wish lists. If we wanted…
While chronic back pain is common in adults, children and teenagers are much more resilient. Their flexibility means they rarely suffer the same types of back complaints as adults. In fact, chronic back pain is so unusual in young children that a complaint of such pain usually warrants a prompt and detailed medical consultation. According…
Most cases of acute (short-term) lower back pain are the result of damage to the muscles or ligaments of the lower back. While muscle or ligament strains don’t sound like serious injuries, the pain they present can be severe enough to warrant a trip to a chiropractor or hospital. The good news is that the…
Christmas is next month, folks. How quickly has that come around? If you’re like our chiropractors here in Stoke on Trent, you’ll be well and truly getting stuck into the festive planning by now. But in among the Christmas card lists and letters to Santa, have you made any plans to ensure you protect your…
