The countdown is underway for Christmas – the clocks have gone back, the nights are drawing in and shops are already lining up their Christmas goodies. Every year more and more of us are turning to our computers to do our Christmas shopping. While this may mean we reduce the risks to our backs from…
After a long hot summer, the school holidays are nearly at an end and most parents and children will be turning their attention to going back to school. Our chiropractor at City Chiropractic Clinic in Stoke wants to remind all parents of the importance of keeping their children’s back safe during term time. Our chiropractor…
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…
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…
“This is a real pain in the neck” is more than just a saying for many. While neck pain can be a result of injury or disease, the vast majority is caused by simple muscle tension. And according to our Stoke on Trent chiropractor, there are simple measures that everyone can take to reduce the…
Fluffy popcorn, soothing drinks and a gripping story aboard a giant screen – there’s just something enchanting about going to the cinema. But if you have back pain, a trip to the flicks can be more uncomfortable than listening to someone rustling with a sweet packet for the duration of the film. (There’s always one!)…
If there’s one thing you can do right now to improve you back health, it’s maintaining good posture! It’s no secret that a slouched back and rounded shoulders is directly linked with back pain and other spinal issues. But according to our Stoke on Trent chiropractor, the effects of poor posture may be more damaging…
Is technology taking over your life, and possibly even your health? If you’re like one in three of the British population, it could well be! According to a recent study by Ofcom*, one in three adult internet users has chosen to take a “digital detox” in an attempt to de-tech their lives. While completely abstaining…
If you are experiencing back pain with no known cause, a trip down memory lane may just solve the mystery of your symptoms. According to our Stoke on Trent chiropractor, back, shoulder and neck injuries that may have gone untreated or were not adequately rehabilitated years ago are often like ticking-time bombs waiting to explode.…
Now that the kids are finally back at school and your usual routine (and sanity levels!) can resume, your life can include some all-important “me time” again. For the past six weeks, your days have probably revolved around trying to keep the children entertained as well as attempting to manage the avalanche of extra washing,…
