Back Pain FAQs
Back pain is one of the most common issues affecting people worldwide. It is estimated that up to 80% of adults will experience back pain at some point in their lives, making it a significant public health concern. The pain can range from a mild, short-term inconvenience to a severe, chronic condition that significantly impacts […]
Lower Back Pain with Numb Leg
Lower back pain can be caused by various things, including muscle spasms, sciatica, or repetitive stress. While the symptoms are often similar, there are some key differences that you should be aware of if your lower back pain is accompanied by numbness in one leg. For example, if you have numbness in one leg but […]
Lunge Stretch for Back Pain
Back pain is not only uncomfortable but could also inhibit you from performing your daily activities. While there are many ways to manage back pains, exercising is one of the best because it helps strengthen and stretch your muscles. One of the most effective exercises is lunges. While many people consider lunges for strengthening their […]
Getting a Good Night’s Sleep When You Have Back or Joint Pain
One of the major challenges that patients have, when they suffer from joint or back pain, is getting enough rest. Finding a comfortable position can be nigh on impossible once you hit the bed at the end of the evening. Even though we spend nearly a third of our lives asleep it’s an area of […]
Stay-at-Home Exercises for Your Back
We are in uncertain times at the moment following the nationwide lockdown during the Coronavirus. At the Tunbridge Wells Chiropractic and Shockwave Clinic, we have decided to close our doors to help combat the infection and we hope that you all stay well. We know that many of our clients will have ongoing problems with […]
Back Pain Emergency – Tunbridge Wells
Emergency For severe trauma contact: 999 If the illness or injury is life-threatening, don’t hesitate – call 999 straight away You should contact a GP or 111 if you are experiencing any of these symptoms with your back pain: numbness or tingling around your genitals or buttocks difficulty peeing loss of bladder or bowel control […]
How to Get Through Christmas Without a Back Problem
Like everyone else in the world, our Tunbridge Wells chiropractic and osteopathy team are looking forward to Christmas next month. It’s actually one of our busier times at the clinic, especially when it comes to helping local residents cope with back problems. There are a number of reasons why Christmas can cause issues with areas […]
Will Exercise and Moving About Make Your Chronic Back Problem Worse?
When you have a recurrent problem with your lower back, it can be tempting to rest things, pop a few Ibuprofen and lie down until things better. Here our chiropractor team take a look at why being more mobile is actually better for you in the long term. In short, you shouldn’t be worried that […]
Are You a Golfer? Here’s How to Maintain a Healthy Back
There are millions of people who play golf, not just here in the UK. It’s a sport that appeals to young and old alike and has a number of health benefits. Whether you’re an avid golfer who’s out on the greens most weeks or someone who just loves to get out on a Sunday morning […]
Sciatica – Information & Treatment
Back pain comes in many forms. Some incidences of back pain may appear after a traumatic event while others can happen without a known cause. Regardless of type, back pain can range from mild lower back discomfort to excruciating symptoms of sciatica. Types of Back Pain Back pain can also be acute or chronic. Acute […]