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 […]
Chiropractic Care for Back Pain Reduces Medical Disability
In a recent study, a discovery that chiropractic care assists individuals with lower back pain reduce the amount of discomfort they experience. The US study also suggests that chiropractic treatment, when added to general medical back care, can decrease disability in individuals with low back pain. Researchers in this study looked at 750 US military […]
Top Tips to Avoid Back Pain at Christmas
As we approach the Christmas season, you might be more worried about piling on the pounds. We begin worrying about feeling like a Christmas Pudding on the big day than anything else. However you’d be surprised how many people hurt their back over the festive period! Did you know There is an increase in patients […]
Avoid Back Pain When Flying
Anyone who is a frequent flier will be quick to tell you that long-haul flights don’t do anything to help back aches and pains. They don’t have to be! Cramped leg room, uncomfortable seating and being confined to a small space. These are all the aspects of long-haul flights which people dread. Especially when you […]
Pelvic Dysfunction is Not Life Threatening – but Life Limiting!
Many patients who suffer from knee, shoulder or back pain for example can attribute these issues to a pelvic dysfunction. While pelvic dysfunction is not life threatening. It can be life limiting so find out how you can make small changes that may make a large difference. If you’re suffering from regular pain and think […]
Enjoy Christmas Without Backpain
This time of year may involve a fair bit of stress, trying to make everything ready for the Christmas holidays. Here are a few tips to consider before you do something silly to injure your back. The tips are also to help you enjoy this magical time. Top Tips to Avoid Back Pain When […]