How can I align my spine without a Chiropractor?
How can I align my spine without a Chiropractor? It is all very well coming to a Chiropractor and getting your posture in a good position and helping your spine function well, but surely our clients must be able to do some things themselves to help with this? This is possible but it depends on […]
Is a Chiropractor good or bad for you?
Is a Chiropractor good or bad for you? Now obviously this blog is written by a Chiropractor, you must take everything with a large pinch of salt and do your own research. See what other practitioners in this space are talking about and find out what you align with best. I wanted to try and […]
What is the difference between sciatica and a hamstring strain?
What is sciatica? The biggest nerve in the body is your sciatic nerve and it runs from the lower lumbar region (low back) all the way down your leg to your toes. It is one of the biggest nerves in the body at its root and therefore requires a lot of room to move around, […]
Can neck pain cause dizziness or vertigo?
Can neck pain cause dizziness or vertigo? I met a lady this week and I told her about the roller tables we have in the clinic, ‘the roller tables are great, you will love them’ I said very excited, little did I know what was about to unfold. She lay on the roller tables […]
What can cause joint pain all over the body?
What can cause joint pain all over the body? When someone describes joint pain all over the body this is a concern for us as it is usually a systemic issue. The top issues we immediately think of are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) or another inflammatory arthropathy or Fibromyalgia. As Chiropractors there is no evidence we […]
What does osteoarthritis pain feel like?
What does osteoarthritis pain feel like? Osteoarthritis is often known as ‘wear and tear’ arthritis. It can affect specific joints in the body and cause severe issues as it develops and gets worse. We see it most commonly in the spine and hips as Chiropractors but that doesn’t mean it cannot go to the knees, […]
Does neck pain indicate heart problems?
Does neck pain indicate heart problems? One of my best friends is a surgeon and he is now working in Southmead hospital in Bristol on a spinal rotation. It is interesting chatting with him as he explains what he does and how they make decisions with their patients, long story short, they don’t like to […]
Back to School Backpack Safety
As September approaches & we think about a new school year, an overlooked health issue for school-aged children is backpack safety. Young children are suffering from back pain much earlier than previous generations, and the incorrect use of overweight backpacks does not help. I am here to help you as you prepare for the new […]
How long is too long for back pain?
How long is too long for back pain? This can be a subjective question, as personally for me if I have back pain for more than a day that is too long. Some people may be used to back pain and have flare ups every 3 months that last for a week and they have […]
How do you know if back pain is muscular or spinal?
How do you know if back pain is muscular or spinal? Back pain can arise for a variety of reasons, and this is why it is often complicated to treat. More so than knee pain or shoulder pain as it is generally more black and white. I want to go through some of the main […]