Many residents of the United Kingdom fear going to see a Chiropractor because they fear the visit will be long and painful. The good news is this: visits to the Chiropractor rarely result in more pain for a patient. A visit might, however, take some time. It depends on the pain you are feeling and…

The word “chiropractor” is a familiar one but not everyone understands what a Chiropractor does or how their treatments benefit others. Who are Chiropractors? How are they helpful to the people who seek their treatment? What kind of treatment do Chiropractors offer to their patients? Read this article to find out! Chiropractors are professionals in…

According to a recent study, the number of people visiting complementary health practitioners has risen by fifty percent in the last ten years. What is a complementary health practitioner? Do they work well with “regular” doctors? Why would someone choose to visit a complementary health practitioner isn’t a “regular” doctor enough? This article will answer…

Poor posture, along with the bony changes in the spine that can occur as people get older, can result in an increased rounding of the mid and upper back. This is called a kyphosis (ky-fo-sis), and when the curve becomes exaggerated at the junction between the neck and the trunk it may be referred to…

High velocity accidents and sporting incidents carry a risk of causing a spinal cord injury (SCI), a serious but uncommon condition which can also be caused by ischaemia, infections or tumours. Younger people are the biggest group likely to suffer this injury due to their risky pursuits but it can occur in someone of any…

The diagnosis of lumbar back pain is difficult and uncertain due to the various conditions which can present with this problem. Effective back pain management depends on identifying what kind of back pain problem is present, and many people have suggested that there are many back pain subtypes which need to be identified before treatment…

BBC Health carries an article about a review of six trials covering 1800 patients which concluded that MRI scanning does not help in the management of normal low back pain and should be reserved for specific conditions such as nerve root lesions, infections and tumours. The outcome of low back pain is not improved by…

Severe neck pain with pain radiation into the arm and hand is usually the result of a herniated disc or a traumatic injury causing the nerve exit to be compromised, compressing the nerve. Most commonly affected are the C6 nerve in 25% of cases and the C7 nerve in 60%. About 25% of arm pains…

Proper exercise can significantly reduce the back pain many patients experience. Although the idea of working out whilst in pain seems to be counter-productive, gentle movement can reduce pain in the long run. Please note that before beginning any form of exercise routine, a patient should consult their physician. It is important to understand how…

Physiotherapy management of knee injuries and knee operations requires a good way of applying cryotherapy to counter the swelling and pain involved. The Aircast Cryocuff gives physiotherapists this option as traditional ways of applying cold are clumsy and not very effective. Physiotherapists commonly assess and treat knee injuries and post-operative knee conditions, managing them promptly…