If you are 60+ years old research indicates that you may not be very aware about the causes and effects of back pain and pain management. As back pain is one of the major disabling health conditions among older adults this year’s BackCare Awareness Week, which runs from 8th to the 12th October, focuses on…
The time has come when parents and children are both preparing for the start of a new school year. For some children this may be the start in a new school and for others it means moving up to a new class. Whatever the circumstance, there’s plenty to get ready for from new school uniforms…
For many packing up the car and hitting the road is the thing to do for the summer holidays. This could mean heading to a destination in the UK or further afield maybe even across the Channel! If taking to the road on a road trip is on the cards for you this summer then…
It’s the party season and if you’re one of the many women who can’t (or won’t) say no to a stylish pair of heels, you could be putting your back at risk! According to our Fareham chiropractor, wearing high heels can take a big toll on the body, in particular the spine. High heels force…
From time to time we all suffer from headaches. As they are so common we tend to take experiencing one for granted. However, if you do suffer frequent headaches then it is important to get to the root cause of them so that the cause can be treated effectively. You may be surprised to know…
With the school summer holidays over and done with for another year, parents lives are starting to return to pre-chaos normality. But could school life be putting your children’s back health at risk? We all know that overloaded back packs are seriously bad news for the spine, but what about the activities your children do…
Waking up with a stiff and sore back is incredibly common. But that shouldn’t mean you have to put up with it! If you experience back pain from “sleeping funny” or even sleeping in a comfortable bed, there are simple things you can do ensure that you start the day the pain free way! So…
Feeling under pressure? It’s nothing compared to how your spine may be feeling if you don’t maintain good posture! According to our Fareham chiropractor, the amount of pressure on your spine significantly increases as you move away from a neutral position. To put you in the picture; a forward bend while rounding your back doubles…
Why is the health of your spine so important? Here our Fareham chiropractor highlights five key reasons to take better care of your back. 1: It Allows You to Move Your spinal cord is the reason you are able to move, bend and twist. An injury to your spine could result in limited/ decreased mobility.…
Your twenties are a time for achieving your career goals, maybe starting a family or settling down with a partner and…back pain! Really!? Worryingly, yes – according to our Fareham chiropractor. New research carried out by the British Chiropractic Association has revealed that over a fifth of women aged just 28 have experienced, or currently…