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…
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…
Whilst our bodies are well adapted to perform a variety of tasks, we always need to be mindful that there are limits and we need to be careful not to take advantage of this and overdo it. Unfortunately it is only too common that our experienced team of chiropractors at City Chiropractic in Stoke on…
If you are planning to get away by car this Easter then before setting off for a long drive out chiropractor in Stoke on Trent advises you check your driving position. It’s not uncommon for patients to come and visit us after spending too many hours in their car seat! Here’s our chiropractor’s advice for…
With Mother’s Day on Sunday our chiropractor at City Chiropractic in Stoke wantsto remind all you mums out there to take of your backs. Mums often don’t realise how much pressure they put on their backs until it’s too late. Being a mum involves lot of lifting and carrying which if not undertaken mindfully can…
If you find yourself suffering from lower back pain after giving birth, you’re not the only one! Almost half of all women will suffer from lower back pain in the first few months after having a baby. Here our Stoke on Trent chiropractor explains why: During pregnancy, the body releases relaxin, a hormone that relaxes…
