MRI and X-Rays for Back Pain
Should I have an Xray or MRI scan for my back pain? There are many reasons why people consider this question and rightly so. Some of us simply like to see what is going on our back and have an explanation for what we are experiencing in terms of pain etc, but we should also […]
Back pain tips for the summer
Back care tips for a better Summer We all want to enjoy our summer holidays, whether you are spending time with the kids, away on holiday or enjoying a staycation. These simple tips may help to ease back pain and make the summer a little more enjoyable.
Back Pain Facts and Stats in Worthing
This is an overview written by the osteopaths from Broadwater Osteopathic Practice in Worthing about some of the facts and stats that you may not know about back pain. The facts and stats are not intended as a personal view point, just to provide some information, so that if you are suffering, you can rest […]
Maintenance to assist prevention of aches and pains
Maintenance treatment from an osteopath to help with aches and pains can be a very worthwhile investment. Think of a visit to us as an MOT for your body, being similar to a visit to the dentist, hygienist, chiropodist or mechanic. Our aim is to help to keep your musculoskeletal health in tip-top condition. It […]
Acupuncture treatment for low back pain in Worthing
Effectiveness of Acupuncture treatment for Nonspecific Chronic Low Back Pain in Worthing: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis (Spine) Acupuncture treatment for low back pain-effectiveness ObjectiveTo evaluate the totality of evidence in relation to the effectiveness of acupuncture for nonspecific chronic low back pain (NSCLBP). Summary of background dataAcupuncture has become a popular alternative for treating […]
United kingdom back pain, exercise and manipulation
United kingdom back pain exercise and manipulation (UK BEAM) randomised trial: cost effectiveness of physical treatments for back pain in primary care(BMJ) Abstract Objective To assess the cost effectiveness of adding spinal manipulation, exercise classes, or manipulation followed by exercise (“combined treatment”) to “best care” in general practice for patients consulting with low back pain. Design Stochastic cost utility […]
Back Pain is medication the best option
Medication for back pain After reading a recent article which examined back pain medication and the use of painkillers across the UK, I was somewhat shocked to learn that over a 1/3rd of the people questioned took painkillers in order to feel well enough to work. Over ½ of this use was to deal with […]
Back Pain and Posture
Few of us are likely to conclude that we have perfect posture. Most of us probably had back pain for spending too much time in a bad posture while slumped at our laptop, staring at a screen at work or stand slouched, as it ‘feels more comfortable’. In today’s modern technological world, we have become […]
Help for back pain in Worthing
7 steps to help ease back pain These tips on how to help with back pain are brought to you by the team at Broadwater Osteopaths in Worthing. Step 1- Move moreStep 2- Do little and oftenStep 3- Do not carry or lift more than you need to.Step 4- Know your limitsStep 5- Learn to […]
