It is not surprising that during pregnancy back pain can come on, given the facts that you gain more weight, your centre of gravity is lowered and your ligaments are starting to relax to prepare your body for labour. The first “port of call” would be gentle exercises to strengthen the core abdominal muscles which…
New technology is amazing. It has really enhanced our lives and changed it for the better. We can do our work, research, banking, shopping, watch films and connect with people all across the world in an instant. It is remarkable what technology is capable of. However this does come at a price and a new…
All across North London and the country there will be plenty of people suffering from back pain. It isn’t a very nice thing to deal with; it can hurt a lot, make you lethargic and in particularly bad cases can leave you all but debilitated. Many of us suffering with back pain will turn to…
We are in the middle of holiday season. Many of us have already been on holiday and many of us will be heading off shortly. Whether you are going for a week or 2 in the sun, an active holiday in a country park, a “staycation” or just taking time off work we need to…
It is that time of year again, the holiday season. We all get excited for our plans whether we are going abroad, going on a ‘staycation’ or just planning some time off work. Whatever your plans, my advice to you as a leading Chiropractor in North London is to keep your back safe during this…
Working in today’s economic climate is very demanding. Employers expect a lot from us and we are often very busy. This can sometimes lead to us working at full speed and often eating lunch in the office. It seems many of us would prefer to quickly eat lunch at our desk so we can carry…
Women’s handbags are getting heavier. With mobile technology increasing so is the weight of bags and carrying heavy bags isn’t restricted to women, nearly one in 10 men purchased a bag last year. As a Chiropractor in North London I am increasingly seeing patients who are carrying heavy bags. Large bags can sometimes weigh up…
It’s officially spring time and many of you are getting out into your gardens at this time of year. While gardening does provide some exercise for you it is not without its risks! As an experienced chiropractor in a busy Chiropractic Clinic in North London, I frequently see patients who have overdone their gardening work…
Tiger Woods, recently had to withdraw from a golf tournament with significant back pain as a result of a bulging disc. He has suffered significant problems in the past with a knee problem requiring surgery, however, when asked about his back problem he said: “With the back, it’s a totally different deal. There are certain…
Frequently, as a chiropractor in a busy chiropractic clinic in North London, I am asked by patients to offer advice on purchasing a new bed or mattress. The truth is that there is no one solution that fits everyone, after all we all come in different shapes, weights and sizes; however, there are some common…