Research from The British Chiropractic Association (BCA) in March 2011 found that 51% of the population were suffering from some form of back pain. As the nation goes back to work after the summer break, the steady increase in office/desk based working could be adding to the problem.

When people decide to come and see a chiropractor, quite often they do not know what to expect and we hope that this article will explain what we do at Luck’s Yard Clinic.

How much of your day is spent with electronic devices? The British Chiropractic Association (BCA) is highlighting this issue during April’s Chiropractic Awareness Week - 11th - 17th April this year.

Nic Langlois talks about his experiences with muscular release and his debilitating headaches as a student.

In September 2010, Professor Bronfort reviewed the level of evidence for manipulation sciatica/radiating leg pain in the light of a paper by Scantilli et al. Following his review he concluded that chiropractic treatment showed a 'moderate level of positive evidence' when compared with sham manipulation for sciatica and radiation leg pain in the short and long term.

My first experiences of back problems were typical – limping around, grimacing, going to the GP a few times, being made to feel like a hypochondriac.  Eventually after looking at an x-ray report the GP told me something was a “funny shape” and I should do lots of exercise.  Actually, he wasn’t wrong, but the explanation was lacking and walking was an effort just then, let alone exercise.  It was at that point I decided to take matters in to my own hands.

To celebrate this we are offering a week’s special chiropractic initial consultation (usually £60) from 28th June – 3rd July FREE of charge. Instead of making the payment to us, we are asking you to make a donation to The Alexandra Rose Charity.

80% of women wear the wrong bra size according to most research papers.  Many women who present to their chiropractor are therefore wearing the incorrect underwear, which can ultimately lead to back pain.  Women often come to the clinic complaining of everything from persistent headaches, breathlessness, back / neck pain or shoulder tightness.  All of these things may well have a root, or be increased by poorly fitting underwear. 

We now support the Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU) at the Royal Surrey County Hospital by raising money for its vital charity that supports new born babies. We offer a 30-minute newborn baby check in return for a £10 donation to SCBU.

The chiropractors offer 8 sessions at £10 every month on a first come, first served basis. Once these places have been filled, the 30 minute baby check is charged at £45.

We have been supporting the Royal Surrey Hospital Safe Delivery Trust fund since 2009 and have so far pledged the equivalent of £11,000 in chiropractic hours, raising £1250, which has all gone to the charity. So far we have checked over 270 babies for charity.

Think about your posture

Good posture is essential to the health of your back and avoiding back pain. Consider the ways in which you can improve your posture in everyday activities ...

The trouble started with a sharp and persistent shooting pain in one side of my head - from the base of the skull at the back to just behind my left eye.  It was continuous, but became even more acute if I bent forward, or tried to pick things up from the floor.  Coughing or sneezing was devastating.  I couldn’t think, read, or drive.  I couldn’t even put my shoes on.

For those of us who have taken the opportunity in the New Year to make a resolution, it’s good to know how to help ourselves to keep them. The key lies in the difference between male and female psychology.

By Mariana Ferencakova

According to the latest research from the British Chiropractic Association, one in three people suffer from back pain and its often during holiday season that things goes wrong as we change our normal daily routine.

Our feet, knees and hips are in constant demand throughout the day and often under pressure. Chiropractors are trained to look at how the hips, knees and feet affect - and are affected by - the rest of your body, especially your spine.

The Gardening Season is upon us and many will now get out and start digging after a few months of hibernation in front of the fire or television. Chiropractors see many injuries at this time of the year so, here is some advice we can offer to avoid injury and pain;