UK Back Pain Hot spots – How did London Fair? North London Chiropractor provides this insight

Almost half of the UK population (48%*)has suffered from back pain at some time according to consumer research. The research commissioned by the British Chiropractic Association (BCA) showed that although 26% of those participating in the research have suffered from back pain for over a year, only 25% of them have sought any professional treatment or consultation for the pain.

The highest numbers of sufferers were recorded in Wales, with 61.9% claiming to be experiencing back or neck pain at the time. However, it was people in the North East of England that recorded the worst sufferers in the UK. Over 60% of the people responding were experiencing back pain at the time of the research with 33% of them saying that the pain had prevented them from going to work.

So how did back pain sufferers in London Fair against other regions of the UK?

38% of those surveyed in London claimed that they were in pain at the time of the research.  Although London had the lowest recorded number of back and neck pain sufferers in the UK, based on this result, it could still mean that millions of people in London have back and neck pain.

As a chiropractor in North London, I know the impact that back and neck pain can have on peoples’ lives. That’s why here at Muswell Hill Chiropractic Clinic we are dedicated to the relief of pain and the restoration of health and the enhancement of human performance.

We are committed to identifying the source of our patients’ pain and ill-health and getting them ‘back on track’ to lead a healthy and pain-free life as quickly as possible.

We also strongly encourage and educate people to take preventative measures to avoid back pain. One of the programmes we promote to help people get more active as well as preventing back pain in both adults and children is the Straighten Up UK programme.

This is a simple programme of exercises that are easy to learn and consists of a series of precise slow stretches each with a specific purpose to improve posture and gain balance, strength and flexibility in the spine. The programme has been developed by the British Chiropractic Association (BCA).

To find out more about the Straighten Up UK programme visit the website at http://www.straightenupuk.org.

If you are suffering back pain or neck pain then why not visit us at Muswell Hill Chiropractic Clinic in North London. Take advantage of our First Visit Special Offer and call us now.

*Research conducted in February 2012