Tag: low back pain

Car crash victims have a higher lifetime risk for low back pain, says study

While the majority of our clients make their way to our clinic as a result of chronic, long term conditions, we also see many patients who are suffering from pain caused by a direct, or indirect injury to the spine. Among these, low back pain is by far the most common issue. With so many… Read more »

Five ways that low back pain is affecting your life (and you might not notice)

Low back pain (LBP) is an extremely common health problem[1]– it has a wide variety of causes and is frequently seen s a primary and secondary complaint. Low back pain is the leading cause of activity limitation and works absence throughout much of the world[2], and it causes an enormous economic burden on individuals, families,… Read more »

New study: Maintenance care keeps low back pain away!

Low back pain is probably the most common condition we see here at the clinic. While neck pain, shoulder pain and knee and joint pain are all very common complaints, it’s low back pain that tends to blight more people than anything else. In fact, many patients who come to the chiropractor for an unrelated… Read more »

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 »