During the cold winter months the weather can have many effects on your wellbeing, both mentally and physically. For many people one of these physical effects manifests itself as painful, aching joints. Chiropractic care can often provide help to reduce and prevent aching joints, and helping to alleviate joint pain throughout the cold season. Why does cold weather affect your joints? To date cold weather joint pain is an area that has not received much scientific research. However there seem … [Read more...] about Cold Weather and Joint Pain
What to Look for in a Mattress
Sleeping on the wrong mattress can worsen or make LBP (lower back pain) become worse. Lack of support from your mattress strains your muscles, reinforces poor sleeping and doesn’t improve spine alignment: all these contribute to LBP. Sleep comfort is sacrificed if your mattress doesn't match your preferences. A mattress providing both back support and comfort helps to reduce LBP and can help the structure in your spine to rest and rejuvenate when you are sleeping at night. There are a wide … [Read more...] about What to Look for in a Mattress
Reducing the Risk of Joint pain, Including Hip and Knee Pain from Osteoarthritis
Joint Pain is common, but it's not well understood. It is in fact not a single disease; it's a term used to refer to all sorts of pain in joints from osteoarthritis. There are over a hundred types of different joint pain related conditions. It's most common among women, and it occurs more frequently as you get older. People of all races, sexes and ages can have joint pain or osteoarthritis. Symptoms of Joint Pain The symptoms of common joint paint include decreased range of motion (ROM), … [Read more...] about Reducing the Risk of Joint pain, Including Hip and Knee Pain from Osteoarthritis
What to Consider When Choosing the Right Pillow
Your pillow plays an essential role in your sleep. A bad pillow can lead to back, neck and shoulder problems, making you restless as you try to find comfortable sleeping positions. With so many types of pillows on the market, how do you pick the right one? Taking your time to determine the best pillow based on your personal needs and sleeping habits will ensure that you are waking up refreshed and ready for the new day. Everyone has got their favourite sleeping positions, including tummy and … [Read more...] about What to Consider When Choosing the Right Pillow
Help to Prevent Back Pain for Manual Labourers
Blue-collar workers are known to be at higher risk for work-related aches and pains because their tasks always require greater exertion. LBP (lower back pain) is one of the most common disorders that people employed in manual labour positions experience. Studies reveal that 50 per cent of workers experience back pain symptoms at least once yearly. In 2011, the GBD (Global Burden of Disease Study) revealed that lower back pain is the highest contributing factor to disability worldwide. How … [Read more...] about Help to Prevent Back Pain for Manual Labourers
Spinal Manipulative Therapy for Low Back Pain
Low back pain, defined as pain between the rib cage and the gluteal folds, is a common reason for chiropractic visits in the UK. It is also a common cause of disability in persons younger than 45 years of age. The pain can be characterized by its duration: • Acute pain – is pain that lasts less than four weeks. • Subacute - is an episode of low back pain that lasts from four weeks to three months. • Chronic – is ongoing pain that lasts longer than six months. People experiencing low … [Read more...] about Spinal Manipulative Therapy for Low Back Pain
