For many people with chronic back pain, waking up is hardly the highlight of the day! According to our Stoke on Trent chiropractor, inflammatory cells can surge at night because of the body’s circadian rhythms, and the lack of movement while you sleep can contribute to pain and discomfort. But did you know that there…
Many of us don’t pay enough attention to our postures. And even when we do, we tend to think of how straight we sit! But actually, the term posture is used to describe how your body is positioned when you’re sitting, standing and lying down. According to our Stoke on Trent chiropractor, proper posture is…
Think back pain only happens to the more senior members of society? Think again! According to our Stoke on Trent chiropractor, back pain is becoming more and more common in children, particularly during adolescence where children aged 12 and over experience significantly more back pain than younger children. Some causes of back pain in children…
Want to quit smoking in 2018? Doing so could help with your back pain! According to our Stoke on Trent chiropractor, smoking can worsen or intensify chronic back pain. Smoking can even put you at high risk of experiencing chronic pain in certain areas of the body, especially the back. So what exactly is he…
Maybe you’re thinking of seeing a chiropractor for your back or neck pain or perhaps you’re already undergoing chiropractic treatment. But how much do you know about this complementary health care discipline? Here are some interesting facts that may just make you see chiropractic treatment in a whole new light: 1: Chiropractic care doesn’t just…
The Christmas countdown is now in full swing and there’s not much time left to get those gifts bought, wrapped and under the tree! If you’ve left your shopping until the last minute, you’ll benefit from these back-friendly tips from our Stoke on Trent chiropractor. After all, shopping bags are a whole load bigger and…
Love it or loathe it, it’s Christmas shopping time once again. But have you considered the strain and stress all that standing in queues and lugging heavy bags is putting on your spine? When we’re hitting the high street at this time of year, most of us are more concerned with getting those Christmas lists…
Lifting the wrong way is one of the easiest ways to hurt your back. Here our Stoke on Trent chiropractor reveals the easiest ways to avoid lifting injuries. Make sure you take these tips on board – they could save you from severe or even long term back pain! 1: Keep the load close Keep…
Getting older is part of life, but age-related back pain doesn’t have to be. If you’re under 50 and haven’t had a back injury, your back pain is likely the result of sitting for long stretches or poor posture. Sitting for extended periods and poor posture can put too much pressure on the discs in…
When it comes to looking after your spine, knowledge really is power! The more you know about your spine, and how to protect it, the less likely you are to experience long term back pain. You may be unsure what’s the best way forward with help for your problem or you simply want some general…
