We have had many patients here at Cliffs Chiropractor Clinic near Southend, suffering from back pain and neck pain amongst other concerns.
Pat M hurt her back whilst working as a nurse and started having treatment at Cliffs back in the 1980’s. Pat had already had surgery three times to try to cure her back problems but found that it wasn’t making much of a difference.
Pat’s back was so bad that she couldn’t walk, drive, get out of the house much and even found it difficult dressing herself and she was only 28.
Pat’s condition will never be completely cured but she has found that since being treated at Cliffs Chiropractor the pain is being maintained. Pat says that you should give it a try and now has great faith in chiropractors.
To hear more about Pat’s story, click the link below and watch the YouTube clip:
If you are suffering from back pain or have any other concerns please get in touch with us as we offer a lot of help and advice to get you back up and running as soon as possible. You can contact us at Cliffs Chiropractor Southend on 01702 430430.
We have had many patients here at Cliffs Chiropractor Clinic near Southend, suffering from back pain and neck pain amongst other concerns.
Derek had been recommended to go and visit Cliffs Chiropractor by his wife, over 15 years ago. Derek had been suffering from quite severe back problems and was no longer able partake in his favourite hobby; cycling.
Since Derek has been going to Cliffs Chiropractor, he has been able to pick up his bike again. Derek admits that he was quite cynical about chiropractors but has been proven wrong by Dr Arif Somroo, who he sees once every 3 weeks, here at Cliffs Chiropractor Clinic Southend.
Derek’s back pain is now a lot more bearable and “goes in an old man and come out as a slightly less older man”!
To hear more about Derek’s story, click the link below and watch the YouTube clip:
If you are suffering from back pain or have any other concerns please get in touch with us as we offer a lot of help and advice to get you back up and running as soon as possible. You can contact us at Cliffs Chiropractor Southend on 01702 430430.
We have had many patients here at Cliffs Chiropractor Clinic near Southend, suffering from back pain and neck pain amongst other concerns.
Valerie had had a bad back for over 15 years and the pain had gotten so bad that she had even thought about suicide.
Valerie had been to see the doctor about her bad back, but was told that as she could touch her toes it wasn’t that bad! A friend of Valerie’s was an orthopedic surgeon and recommended Dr Arif Soomro, here at Cliffs Chiropractor Southend.
Since being treated at Cliffs Chiropractor, Valerie’s life has improved immensely. Valerie can now go walking, do some gardening and even dancing. If you suffer with back pain, Valerie says don’t hesitate and ring straight away.
To hear more about Valerie’s story, click the link below and watch the YouTube clip:
If you are suffering from back pain or have any other concerns please get in touch with us as we offer a lot of help and advice to get you back up and running as soon as possible. You can contact us at Cliffs Chiropractor Southend on 01702 430430.
Here at Cliffs Chiropractor Southend we are used to treating patients with bad backs. One of the main common causes of back pain is posture, however, it has been found that the clothes you wear can often do as much damage.
Some of the worst offenders are high heels, heavy handbags and tights jeans or skirts. Being a leading Southend Chiropractor, we have come up with some advice to make sure your fashion choices don’t harm your back.
If you like wearing high heels, try to wear a small heel if possible and alternate shoes everyday, to give you feet and back a break
Skinny jeans can grip the waist and thighs, which can make walking normally, impossible. Try not to sit for long periods of time with phones or wallets in you back pocket. This can cause an imbalance with one buttock being higher than the other which in turn can cause back or hip pain
We all know that carrying heavy bags can cause strain on neck and shoulder muscles. Don’t over pack your bag and try and not to carry it on the same shoulder, swapping sides regularly will help
If you are suffering from back pain or have any other concerns please get in touch with us as we offer a lot of help and advice to get you back up and running as soon as possible. You can contact us at Cliffs Chiropractor Southend on 01702 430430.
Here at Cliffs Chiropractor Southend we love to share and give advice on how to keep your back safe, with whatever you’re doing, whenever you’re doing it.
Posture, plays a big part in back care and new studies show that slouching and posture can put you at risk from back and neck pain. It has been found that slouching can give feelings of stress, which can then affect energy levels and sleep.
Here are some tips from Cliffs Chiropractor Southend, for when you are sitting at home or in the office:
Let the seat take your weight and try to keep as much of your body in contact with the chair, so that your whole body is supported
Drink lots of water, instead of tea and coffee, to keep your body hydrated
Try not to sit for more than 30 minutes at a time
Use the stairs as much as possible instead of the lift or escalator
When sitting at a desk make sure arms are flat and elbows are level with the desk
If you are suffering from back pain or have any other concerns please get in touch with us as we offer a lot of help and advice to get you back up and running as soon as possible. You can contact us at Cliffs Chiropractor Southend on 01702 430430.
Surprisingly, it’s not strenuous exercise putting most people’s backs out!
As part of BackCare Awareness Week (6th – 12th October) Arif and the team at Cliffs Chiropractic Clinic are urging people to think about what they put their backs through during an average day, as research findings reveal that sleeping and sitting are two of the main culprits for triggering neck and back pain in the UK.
Three quarters (75%) of people surveyed in East Anglia say they are currently experiencing back or neck pain or have done in the past. More than one in five (22%) say they suffer on a daily basis*.
43% of UK respondents pin sleeping as their most common pain trigger and 44% said sitting is also a trigger
In the UK it seems modern lifestyle could be to blame; 82% of those surveyed say they spend up to six hours a day sitting in front of a computer screen and almost one in five (19%) spend more than 4 hours a day watching TV.
Arif cautions that inactive lifestyles could be causing unnecessary pain and is encouraging the nation to make small adjustments to daily routines, to help improve their back health.
Breakdown of a sedentary day:
73% spend more than six hours sleeping
28% spend over six hours sitting
33% spend between two and six hours looking at a laptop or tablet
49% spend between two and six hours watching TV or a film
82% spend up to six hours a day sitting in front of a computer screen
Arif comments: “As a nation we’re becoming increasingly sedentary and struggle to switch off – whether it’s sitting at a desk or lounging on the sofa, hunching over a mobile device or lying in bed for too long, the effects of modern lifestyles are taking their toll. Understanding how to sit properly and keeping active will help improve posture, strengthen muscles and therefore reduce neck and back pain.
With 35 million working days a year lost to back and neck related problems* it’s really important that people think about their back health when going about their daily business, and that they seek help from an expert if they are in pain to avoid more long term problems.”
The Cliffs Chiropractic Clinic has some TOP TIPS for maintaining a healthy back and neck:
• Sit up straight – keep arms relaxed and close to the body and place arms on the desk when typing. Make sure the top of the screen is level with the eyebrows and the chair is titled slightly forward, allowing for the knees to be lower than the hips and the feet to be flat on the floor.
• Keep moving – if sitting in the same position all day take regular breaks – ideally every 30 minutes. It’s good to stretch your arms, shrug your shoulders and move your fingers around – this helps to keep the muscles more relaxed.
• Switch off – try to limit the time you spend leaning over you mobile devices or with your laptop on your knees especially after a day spent in front of a screen, to help improve your posture and relieve neck strain.
• Sleep easy – test out your mattress before you buy it to find the perfect one and lie on your side rather than lying on your front with your neck twisted to one side.
For more information on how to maintain a healthy posture, the British Chiropractic Association (BCA) has developed ‘Straighten Up’ – a simple, three minute exercise programme for all ages, designed to help strengthen the spine and improve posture and help joints. You can watch the video here:
If you are suffering backor neck pain why not call Cliffs today and find out how our experienced team of chiropractors in Southend can help you.
Here at Cliffs Chiropractor Southend we love to share tips and advice on how to keep your back free from pain.
This week 6th-12th October, it is Back Care Awareness Week and the theme this year is ‘Back in the Office’. This week long event is organised by BackCare, a charity which raises awareness of the causes, treatments and prevention of back pain.
The main focus this year is on shoulder and back pain, which office workers often experience from long periods of sitting at a desk. According to a recent NHS study, it was found that around 7.6 million days were lost due to work related back pain and other musculoskeletal disorders, from 2010 to 2011.
Our very own Dr Arif Soomro from Cliffs Chiropractor Southend, has lots of tips and advice in this YouTube clip which you should find very useful to prevent back pain whilst in the office.
If you are suffering from back pain or have any other injuries or concerns please get in touch with us as we offer a lot of help and advice to get you back up and running as soon as possible. You can contact us at Cliffs Chiropractor Southend on 01702 430430.
Many patients here at Cliffs Chiropractic Clinic have told us that their bad backs and other injuries have had major effects on their work life. Sitting, standing, lifting and walking can become major tasks if your back is bad and can therefore affect you at work.
After hearing about Cliffs Chiropractor Southend from a friend who was a patient at the clinic, Allen, who was suffering from a bad back, contacted the clinic to get some help. Allen injured his back whilst lifting heavy things at work, it got so bad that he was finding it hard to walk and even to carry on working at his own business.
Since Allen has been coming to Cliffs Chiropractor Clinic his back has been much better and now only visits for a bit of ‘maintenance’ work!
Here is a YouTube clip of Allen’s story:
If you are suffering from back pain or have any other concerns please get in touch with us as we offer a lot of help and advice to get you back up and running as soon as possible. You can contact us at Cliffs Chiropractor Southend on 01702 430430.
We have had many patients here at Cliffs Chiropractor Clinic near Southend, suffering from back pain and neck pain amongst other concerns.
Tim H is a good example of a patient who was suffering very badly from a bad back. Tim’s back was so bad that he was struggling to undertake even minor tasks such as standing up and getting out of chairs. Having been told that there was nothing that could be done, Tim turned to Dr Arif Soomro, here at Cliffs Chiropractic Clinic and was very happy with the results.
Arif believes in the principle- treat others as you wish to be treated. “Our patients deserve excellence and I believe every patient should be treated as if they were a member of my own family. To me this means caring for everyone as an individual, always explaining every aspect of their care and giving the best possible treatment all the time”.
Take a look at this YouTube clip to find out how Tim got on.
If you are suffering from back pain or have any other concerns please get in touch with us as we offer a lot of help and advice to get you back up and running as soon as possible. You can contact us at Cliffs Chiropractor Southend on 01702 430430.
It’s back. The Great British Bake Off series 5 is well under way for 2014. All the contestants are being tested with every aspect of their baking skills. With Norman Calder recently eliminated and Diana Beard has left due to ill health, the drama is heating up.
With so much baking and drama going on it is timely to offer some ‘baking back care advice’ to keep you cool in the kitchen.
Baking and cooking may seem a genteel and calm task but it often requires long periods of standing and bending which can take its toll on back pain sufferers.
Below are some cooking and baking tips for your back which will help you to maintain an optimum posture in the kitchen:
Make sure that your counter tops are set up for your height. If the counter top is too low then you will find yourself stooping and if it is too high you will find you are having to over stretching. Both of these will result in you putting strain on your back. If you are not fortunate enough to have counter tops at the right level you will have to do the best with what you have by standing with your legs further apart with your knees bent in the case of a low counter and standing on a small sturdy stool where the counter is too high.
When you are lifting heavy pots, pans or utensils make sure that you always face the direction in which you want to carry them. Always lift with a relaxed and straight back, making sure your feet are your hips width apart and using your knees to bend down. This will prevent you from straining your back muscles.
Avoid bending from the waist especially when reaching down to lift up heavy objects or reaching into cupboards for ingredients. This will reduce the stress on your lower back. Never keep your knees straight as this can lead to over-stretching and cause damage to your back.
If your back tends to fatigue when cooking, make sure you take a break and do some appropriate stretches whenever you are doing a repetitive action such as beating or whisking. Simple wrist stretches and clenching and unclenching your hand will help avoid strains.
Washing the dishes can also lead to problems. Below are a few tips to keep you safe:
Stand with your feet shoulder width apart and make sure you are not over stretching. You don’t want to be hunched over the sink – so stand upright. If you are using a bowl in the sink you may want to raise the bowl up on something to increase its height.
When loading and unloading your dishwasher, remember to bend your knees and keep your back straight especially when loading and unloading the lower shelf.
Keep baking and use these tips to stay safe.
If you are suffering with back pain or have any other concerns or injuries please get in touch with us as we offer a lot of help and advice to get you back up and baking as soon as possible. You can contact us at Cliffs Chiropractor Southend on 01702 430430.
