The school summer holidays are almost done for another year (cue the sighs of relief!) and life can soon return to what it was before all chaos exploded for 6 weeks. But are our children’s activities beyond the school gates putting their back health at risk? While we all know that overloaded and incorrectly carried…
From doing your best sardine impression and wedging yourself on the rush-hour train to sitting in endless traffic queues, your daily commute to work could be more of a pain than you think. Literally. According to our chiropractor in Fareham commuting is one of the most common modern causes of back pain – and often…
The thought of doing exercise can be daunting if stiff and painful joints leave you feeling more like the Tin Man than Mr/ Ms Motivated! But despite perhaps your (understandable) reluctance to put your aching joints through any additional activity, regular exercise will actually help to increase strength and flexibility and reduce joint pain. And…
When spasms strike they STRIKE; and often without warning. One minute you’re bending over picking up something seemingly inconspicuous; and the next minute you’re in excruciating pain, unable to move. Worryingly, many adults will find themselves in this situation at some point during their lives. And those who have experienced even one muscle spasm are…
The spine is one of the most heavily discussed parts of the body, but do you really know how amazing it is? Our Fareham chiropractor reveals ten interesting facts that may just leave you a little in awe of your incredible back! 1: We are born with 33 vertebrae but only have 26 in adulthood. …
With the recent Wimbledon championship putting all things tennis on our minds, our Fareham chiropractor provides the lowdown on a condition most of us know as “Tennis Elbow”. Medically known as Lateral Epicondylitis, Tennis Elbow refers to a condition that causes pain around the outside area of the elbow. As its name suggests, the condition…
Summer is finally shining down on the UK and we can look forward to some quality time getting out and about in the calm July air. But if you’re living with back pain, the arrival of the summer months may arouse some not-so-cheerful feelings. For you, the sunnier season may mean the daunting prospect of…
With up to 80% of us suffering from back pain at some point during our lives, most of us are aware of common causes, such as having poor posture or lifting something heavy. But as our Fareham chiropractor has highlighted below, there are lesser known reasons why you may be experiencing back pain – some…
Most of us are aware of the major factors that contribute to back pain – poor posture, inactivity, unhealthy eating – we’re regularly warned against these bad habits. But there are some lesser mentioned causes that could be impacting our spinal health. Our Fareham chiropractor reveals three surprising everyday issues that may just be the…
The sun is shining and everyone is making plans for fun and adventure-packed days out. Family talks revolve around summer getaways, long days at the beach and anything and everything that screams “outdoors!”. But all you can think about is how your back is going to survive the summer social calendar. Our Fareham chiropractor explains…