While we certainly advocate taking regular exercise it is important to do so in a safe way. Exercise adds pressure to our joints and muscles. If not done properly it can cause issues to your back and neck. If you’re heading to the gym to exercise then here is some advice to follow to keep…
According to recent consumer research commissioned by the British Chiropractic Association (BCA), 79% of the UK population has suffered from some form of back/neck pain at some point in their lives with 61% of these people being parents. Over half of these parents (55%) responded that their back or neck pain had prevented them from…
A team of UK and US researchers analysed the UK data that formed part of the Global Burden of Disease Study 2012. The result of their analysis showed amongst other things that the number of years that people live with disabling musculoskeletal disorders , including problems such as back and neck pain, represented one of…
Do you find that you regularly work through your lunch hour? You are not alone. More than half of office workers regularly work through their lunch hour according to research carried out by BBC Breakfast. This has become an increasing way of work for many and can have a significant impact on their overall health…
The average commute is now just over 52 minutes per day according to new research undertaken by the TUC. While the average commute time for men has lowered over the last 6 years, women’s commute times have increased. Of course this is the average commute time across the whole of the UK and commute times…
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…
It is often said that you are as old as your back feels. Since 2012 is the European Year for Active Aging, North London Chiropractor Dylan Paydar shares some tips for the over 40s & 50s for maintaining a “young” back. If you are suffering or have suffered back pain in the past you are…
You wouldn’t believe the number of people who present themselves to the Muswell Hill Chiropractic Clinic in North London complaining they can’t get a good night’s sleep because of back pain. They come to us because chiropractic can be an effective treatment for back and neck pain. We have years of experience and our chiropractor…