Category Archives: Back Pain

Sleep: a pain in the neck?

Posted on March 17, 2011 by

I have woken up this morning with a very sore neck and judging from statistics I’m not alone. According to a British Medical Journal study in 2008, musculoskeletal problems, including back and neck pain, accounted for 49% of absences from … Continue reading →

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Busy, busy, busy

Posted on March 14, 2011 by

Wow, I’d better apologise for the silence on this blog for the last few weeks. We have been busier than ever over the last 6 weeks. This is largely due to the Groupon promotion we’ve been running and also historically … Continue reading →

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How to make friends and massage people

Posted on January 31, 2011 by

Before Christmas we were approached by Groupon, a company who team up with local businesses to offer greatly discounted products and services on the basis that a large number will be purchased. The company have a database of 130,000 people … Continue reading →

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First aid when back pain strikes

Posted on January 20, 2011 by

When back pain strikes, take the right action in the early stages and you can increase your chances of returning to normal activities quickly. 90% Of back pain sufferers will recover in 6 weeks. There are a number of steps … Continue reading →

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Functional exercise and back pain: how can it help?

Posted on January 13, 2011 by

Strong muscles are the key to spinal health. The muscles surrounding the spine act as its support system. To use an analogy, imagine a tall building surrounded by scaffolding, with the building representing the spine and the scaffolding representing the … Continue reading →

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How to keep your back healthy this Christmas

Posted on November 23, 2010 by

It’s that time of year again, folks.  No doubt over the next month or so you’ll be hitting the shops in a festive frenzy to stock up on gifts and goodies.  Along with the jumbo tin of chocs and novelty … Continue reading →

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5 Ways to avoid back pain in pregnancy

Posted on November 2, 2010 by

Back pain is common during pregnancy, with around 70% of pregnant women experiencing it at some point. Hormonal changes cause ligaments to become more relaxed which can be a contributing factor to back pain.  The weight of the growing baby … Continue reading →

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Posture-A Small Change for a Big Difference

Posted on August 17, 2010 by

Correct posture is important for overcoming back pain, right?  Yep, absolutely, but how many of us actually know what ‘correct’ posture is?  It’s very easy to become fixated on keeping a straight back whereas, in reality, the spine is not straight … Continue reading →

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How to Ease Back Pain into Your 60s and Beyond

Posted on August 5, 2010 by

Its inevitable and none of us like to think of it too much but with advancing age comes changes to our bodies which aren’t always welcome.    These physiological changes, as well as a shift in lifestyle can leave us vulnerable to back … Continue reading →

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4 Simple Exercises to Ease Back Pain

Posted on May 4, 2010 by

If you suffer from back pain and have received professional help, the chances are that you have been told that you need to strengthen your ‘core’.  Studies into the causes of back pain have identified weak musculature of the low back … Continue reading →

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