Back pain prevention tips
These are just 8 suggestions and prevention tips on how to lessen back pain occurring. Follow these and you will be helping your back. Weight management Maintain a good weight. Check out your BMI and look to address weight issues. The more ‘ideal’ your weight, the less loading there will be on your joints and discs. […]
Travel advice to avoid aches and pains
There are many simple things we can do to try and avoid too many aches and pains when going on holiday. Consider these before your next trip and see if they help you too. Pre-travel advice to avoid backpain Packing- try and pace out packing and not leave it all to the last minute. Do […]
Low Back Pain- NICE guidelines
Low Back Pain Nice Guidelines and the role of manual therapy treatments The National Institute of Clinical Excellence provides national guidance and advice to improve health and social care. They updated their guidelines for the assessment and management of low back pain and sciatica in November 2016. Their main recommendations were: Low back pain Osteopathy […]
Back pain- is your bag the cause
Either a Rucksack or a Bag….pack them well to avoid back pain and question….do I REALLY need this today? Rucksacks are a great way to carry school and work ESSENTIALS when used and packed well. Sadly we see many people in practice with the after effects of BRP (bag related pain) mostly from either excessive […]
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- 3 Self Help Remedies to try at home
You can take an active role using home remedies for controlling your back pain with a DIY massage, which is available to you any time for little to no cost. Please note that this advice is a guide only and is not suitable for everyone with back pain. Please ask your GP or osteopath before […]
Osteoporosis and why women should do weights
Exercise and osteoporosis Osteoporosis is a condition that makes bones more brittle and prone to fracture. Although osteoporosis can effect men and younger people, post-menopausal women are most at risk. One of the best ways to help maintain healthy bones is to exercise regularly – which encourages the bones to absorb calcium and other mineral salts that […]
Chronic pain treatment
We all feel pain from time to time. When someone injures themselves, specific nerves recognise this as pain, which in turn triggers the body’s repair mechanism. As the problem resolves, the pain tends to improve and usually disappears within 3-6 months. This type of pain could be argued to be beneficial: if it hurts, you are […]
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 […]
