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Low back pain: why you should avoid medication

Low back pain is probably the most common musculoskeletal complaint amongst the UK population, and is recognised as the single greatest cause of pain related disability worldwide. More and more research is confirming the risks associated with long term use of medication for low back pain, while at the same time questions are being raised… Read more »

Chiropractic and low back pain – Latest research!

Lower back pain is one of the most common conditions amongst the population of the UK – for that matter, it is one of the most common health complaints worldwide! As a Chiropractor, we see more patients for lower back pain than any other single condition, so we can certainly attest to the effectiveness of… Read more »

Can Chiropractic care reduce lower back pain during pregnancy?

During pregnancy many women experience a range of unpleasant symptoms which are usually viewed as “par for the course”. While some of the woes of pregnancy will probably always be with us, one common issue – lower back pain is actually avoidable in many cases. Today lets looks at how chiropractic care can help reduce… Read more »

Treating Osteoarthritis with Glucosamine and Chondroitin

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common condition we deal with here at the clinic. it most commonly affects the hands, spine, knees and hips.  Symptoms include joint pain, stiffness, loss of physical function, immobility of the joint and associated muscle weakness. It’s no surprise osteoarthritis is a regular issue for us, since researchers now say that osteoarthritis is… Read more »