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 […]
Ice or Heat for Pain
Is ice or heat best for pain and what are the benefits of both and when is it best to use either modality? A question we get commonly asked in clinic is when should I use heat and when should I use cold for my injury. Although there is not a hard and fast rule […]
Why put up with Back Pain in Worthing
Back pain treatment options Back pain is a common complaint for which it is estimated almost half of the population in Worthing will suffer at some point each year. The reasons for it are many and varied, but having a previous history of back pain, doing heavy or repetitive work, having poor posture, being overweight, stressed or […]
