Shoulder pain is one of the conditions most commonly treated by Chiropractors. Frozen shoulder, shoulder or elbow pain, or tennis elbow are all common - but often, pain in the shoulder and arm is actually referred pain from the upper back and the neck. Poor sleeping position, using hand held, or mobile gaming devices for long periods of time and carrying heavy bags are all common causes. Many children and teenagers suffer shoulder pain from having to carry heavy bags and rucksacks to and from … [Read more...] about Shoulder Pain
Cost Effectiveness of Chiropractic Care For Low Back Pain
Low back pain is one of the major causes for lost working days in the UK. It is the second most common cause for sick leave in workers generally - and the primary cause for those with manual jobs. We only have statistics for working people who suffer from back pain, but what about those who do not show up on these statistics, for example mothers with young children or stay at home carers for others with disabilities? Becoming incapacitated with back pain is even more costly for them in terms … [Read more...] about Cost Effectiveness of Chiropractic Care For Low Back Pain
Fear of Falling? Chiropractic Can Help
In a study called 'Key Facts on Falls' published by the British Geriatrics Society in 2010, the most common causes for the falls experienced by older people were identified. The primary causes include muscle weakness, problems with balance and walking, problems with vision, cognitive impairment, postural hypotension (a fall in blood pressure on standing) and reduced activities of daily living. The study's findings demonstrated that out of a population of 320,000, 15,500 will have a fall in … [Read more...] about Fear of Falling? Chiropractic Can Help
Stress Causes Headaches, Exercise Helps and How Chiropractic Can Help Too
Headaches caused by the stresses of modern living are a problem for many of us. A recent study by the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) confirms what most of us knew already - that increased stress leads to more tension headaches and migraine. Thankfully a study by Wiley-Blackman, published on the Science Daily website demonstrates that the right type of exercise can be hugely beneficial in alleviating stress and the symptoms of headache. … [Read more...] about Stress Causes Headaches, Exercise Helps and How Chiropractic Can Help Too
