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
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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
