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
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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
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
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
