Top Ten Tips for a Healthy Back

First thing in the morning don't put immediate demands on your back, give it 30 minutes to warm up! Exercise your back regularly - walking, swimming (especially back stroke) and using exercise bikes are all excellent to strengthen your back muscles. Always bend...

Frozen Shoulder

What is frozen shoulder? It is understood that the inflammation of the synovium and related tissue (surrounding the head of the humerus) is the underlying feature of frozen shoulder. The reasons however are less clear, with some authors suggesting reactions to old...

Joint Pain

What causes joint pain? After lower back pain and neck pain, the most common joint pain chiropractors treat is what is often referred to as peripheral joint pain. This will include shoulder, hip and knee pain. These joints are more prone to wear and tear and early...

Hip & Knee Osteoarthritis

What’s the difference between arthritis and osteoarthritis? There are many different types of arthritis, all of which describe the inflammation of a joint and, often, subsequent pain. Osteoarthritis is caused by wear and tear, mainly due to our natural ageing...

Cervicogenic Headaches

What causes headaches? Causes of headaches include high blood pressure, reactions to drugs, knocks, and repetitive strain injury, amongst other things. Cervicogenic headaches  Cervicogenic headaches are usually the result of an injury or repetitive strain to the...

Back Pain

Some Statistics Back pain is the second most common reason, after respiratory disorders, that patients seek help of the healthcare system. Eighty-five percent of people will be disabled by an attack of back pain during their lives, and at any given time 7% of the...