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Most people experience headaches sporadically through their lives and are not too adversely affected by them. However, there is a severe type of headache called a migraine that can keep returning and be incredibly debilitating. It is estimated by the NHS that around one in every five women, and around one in every 15 men …

Around four out of every five adults will experience back pain during their lifetime. But how can we prevent problems, and retain healthy backs in our hectic lives? Believe it or not back pain is the leading cause of long-term sickness in the UK. The NHS reported that back pain was responsible for more than …

Chiropractors use a range of techniques to help reduce pain and inflammation, restoring and enhancing joint functions. After a thorough examination, a chiropractic treatment plan will be drawn up to suit your specific needs. The treatment plan may include both forceful and gentler spinal adjustment techniques. Use of these treatment techniques can take place during …

Joanna Lowry-Corry outlines top tips for promoting healthy postural positions for your baby. Unfortunate fact: Birth is a traumatic experience for your baby; did you know, for example, that the baby’s cranial bones move and overlap affording the flexibility required during delivery? Even after a successful delivery, a baby’s spine is still at risk. There …

Pregnancy And The Excitement Of A New Arrival Can Be A Wonderful Time For Families. However, it can bring additional aches and pains for the mum-to-be and, for many, the fear of a complicated, painful or intervention-ridden delivery. London Wellness Centre’s chiropractors can have a positive impact on both pregnancy and birth because we focus on alignment …

Do you spend most of the day hunched over your desk, staring at the screen of your computer? When you leave your desk, are you glued to the screen on your smartphone or tablet? This could be causing damage to your neck and shoulder joints. ‘Tech Neck’, as it is sometimes referred as, is the …

In the UK, back pain is one of the most common reasons people miss work, and is the leading cause of disability worldwide.[1] With something so common, it is easy for people to get confused about back pain, and the mass information out there can be overwhelming and lead to more confusionOne of the easiest ways …

Many people will link smoking to the symptoms of coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath, but for those smokers who complain of discomfort or pain in the lower back, there may well be a correlation between their aches and lighting up a cigarette. A recent medical study observed that smokers are 3 times more likely …

Chronic stress can have a hugely negative impact on our physical health, as well as our mental wellbeing. Not only does it play a role in our susceptibility to illness and disease, but also in day-to-day functional problems such as pain and stiffness, something that Chiropractors see on a regular basis. As we’re always on …

The new school year is well underway. Your children are back in the classrooms, running around playgrounds and playing sports. However, our kids, just like us adults, can be prone to back pain, and there can be several causes. The most common causes of joint and back pain in school children are: Lack of exercise …