With migraines affecting one in seven people in the UK - around 8 million people in total, it is hardly surprising that migraine has been classified as the most common of all the neurological conditions and one which affects people of all ages, races and cultures. According to statistics published on the patient.co.uk website, the condition is more common in women than in men. Around 18% of women versus only 6% of men are migraine sufferers - although in children, the condition is more common … [Read more...] about Migraines
How Chiropractic Can Help With the Management of Joint Pain
Joint problems can arise at any time of our lives and can have a variety of causes, ranging from an injury at work or to joint damage caused by inflammatory disease processes such as arthritis. As we grow older, problems can occur simply through the wear and tear our joints are put through every day of our lives. Chiropractors can help with many joint problems. Whether you are experiencing pain, stiffness or reduced range of movement in a joint, there is a wide range of chiropractic … [Read more...] about How Chiropractic Can Help With the Management of Joint Pain
Neck Pain
One of the top reasons for patients visiting Bradford House Chiropractic is neck pain. Estimates are that one in ten of us are suffering from some degree of neck pain at any one time. The neck has to be in almost constant motion; the delicate vertebrae and supporting tissues do a great job at keeping everything together, but everyday activities can put these structures under a lot of stress. If you are suffering from neck pain, problems such as clicking noises when you turn your head, … [Read more...] about Neck Pain
Common Causes of Knee Pain
Knee pain is a common condition that most of us will suffer from at some time or other, particularly if we lead active lives and/or, participate in contact sports. Our knees are the largest joints in our body and are quite complicated structures. They have to support our weight, be almost constantly in motion throughout the day and act as a hinge to facilitate all our movements as well as locking into place to form a stable platform when we stand. There are many causes of knee pain, but these … [Read more...] about Common Causes of Knee Pain
The Need For Orthotics
We take our feet for granted, but they are complex structures - each having 26 bones and 33 joints that hold them together with 20 different muscles and more than 100 ligaments. It is hardly surprising over a lifetime of use, carrying our body's weight all day, every day that things can go wrong with our feet! While women are more likely to suffer from foot pain because of wearing high heels or pointed-toe footwear, almost anyone can experience this - and associated pain elsewhere in the … [Read more...] about The Need For Orthotics
Shoulder Pain
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
