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…
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…
Getting conflicting opinions on who you need to see about your back condition? Struggling to understand the difference between a chiropractor and an osteopath? Our Stoke on Trent chiropractor outlines the main differences of each approach: A chiropractor is a professional who focuses mainly on mechanical disorders of the musculoskeletal system. Osteopaths, on the other…
If you suffer from chronic pain, you probably know that it can sometimes be difficult for your loved ones to know what to say or do to help. But getting the right kind of emotional support is crucial to the management of your condition. The good news is that you can show your support network…
Whether major or minor, chronic or acute, all of us will experience pain at some point during our lives. But how much do we really know about this unpleasant sensation? Here our Stoke on Trent chiropractor reveals three surprising facts on why and how our bodies encounter pain. Pain Protects the Body Pain occurs to…
If you’re suffering from back pain you are likely to have stumbled across a few medical terms – you may have even heard your chiropractor or doctor mentioning them. In order for you to better understand your back condition, our Stoke on Trent chiropractor has listed and explained some of the most commonly used “spine…
By now many of us will be planning our summer holidays. A week or two of rest and relaxation under the blue, cloudless skies…bliss! But is your spine healthy enough to withstand those long days of lounging on the beach and endless evenings of dancing? Even if you don’t suffer from back pain, can you assume…
Experiencing a back injury can be troublesome, but with the right care and attention from your chiropractor and medical team you can give yourself the best chance of making a full recovery. Here our chiropractor in Stoke on Trent shares essential advice on what to do following an injury to your spine. Evaluate Asses the…
For many people, the word “chiropractor” is solely connected to back pain and back conditions. But while back pain is one of the most common reasons for people visiting a chiropractor, there are also many other conditions that prompt “a visit to the chiro”. Back problems aside, here are just three of many reasons why…
Patients sometimes ask us if it’s safe to “crack” or “pop” their own necks. You’ve probably been there; you’ve been sitting at your computer all day and your neck feels stiff and tight. Then, you roll your head and you experience a relieving “pop” in your neck that makes it feel better. But any manipulation should…
