On a daily basis our chiropractors at our busy clinic in Stoke on Trent treat patients who are suffering from back pain. It’s surprising to hear the common myths that people who are suffering back pain hold. Some of the most common myths include: Back pain doesn’t happen to everyone Rest will help the back…
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…
Packing for a summer holiday can be stressful. We’ve all sat on a plane “Home Alone style” as we remember the “very important” items that we forgot to cram into our suitcases. But… travelling with a bad back means you’re under even more pressure to make sure all your essential things are with you. As…
Though more uncommon than lower back pain, muscle pain in the upper back is becoming a a familiar complaint among people who work at computers for long periods of the day. Quite often, upper back pain also presents with neck and/ or shoulder pain and discomfort. Our Stoke on Trent chiropractor warns that the large…
