Recent consumer research has looked at the trends in back and neck pain over the last five years and the British Chiropractic Association (BCA) has released the findings to coincide with BackCare Awareness Week in October. Included in the research was the trend of common triggers for back or neck pain. If you suffer from […]
The British Chiropractic Association (BCA) has revealed the results of consumer research undertaken to ascertain the state of backs across Britain. The research has highlighted the significant differences in the number of people experiencing back or neck pain across different regions of the country. The numbers are quite significant between some regions, for example, 57% […]
Easter is nearly upon us and many if us will be taking to the roads to get away. While it’s great to get away unfortunately spending hours at the wheel can take its toll on our bodies including our backs. In a survey undertaken by the British Chiropractic Association (BCA), 25% of people surveyed felt […]
Is January becoming a pain in the neck? Or a headache to deal with, even? If you are feeling those aches and pains more so at this time of the year, it could be down to the January blues. When your mood is low, or you’re feeling downbeat and lethargic, you are more likely to […]
Are your aches and pains literally a pain in the neck? Feeling like your cervical spine could do with a gallon of oil to loosen it up? Our Southend chiropractor highlights three reasons why your neck may be so stiff: 1: You’re a Smartphone Addict Yep, that little device that you’re never more than a […]
Has the enterprise of technology started the demise of the human spine? It’s a worrying possibility, according to our Southend chiropractor who treats an increasing number of people for technology-associated back and neck pain. Technology has evolved rapidly over the past few decades which has changed the way we live tremendously. For thousands of years, […]
Arif was interviewed by Radio Essex on Thursday morning about ‘Text Neck’. This new phenomenon is caused by gadget addicts looking down at their phones and tablets for long periods which results in postural changes that can lead to serious problems. However, if you are at risk of suffering the consequence of ‘Text Neck’ all […]
If you’re planning a trip abroad this summer (or even if the British weather holds out), you’ll probably be looking forward to long, lazy days of rest and relaxation. But according to our Southend chiropractor, lying in the sun for hours on end can be harmful to your neck and back (and we’re not just […]
By now most of us will have heard of “text neck” – a modern day condition where the cervical spine is affected by excessive mobile phone use. But what level of damage are our “heads down generation” actually risking? The adult human head typically weighs between 10 and 12 lb and this weight equates to […]
There used to be an age when getting the kids to spend time indoors would be as difficult as trying take a new puppy away from a toy. Whatever the weather, whatever the day, children would want to spend their free time playing outdoors in the fresh air –climbing trees and getting grazed knees, making […]