Did you know that back pain in teenagers is on the rise? Most people who enter our practice complain of back pain, but a growing number of our patients are teenagers with bad backs.
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… https://notjustbacks.com/blog/2018/081/preventing-teenage-back-pain/
There is an enormous amount of confusion around the use of heat or ice to help with different kinds of pain. Thankfully, it’s really quite simple for most people in most situations.
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… https://notjustbacks.com/blog/2018/07/hot-or-cold/
Back pain can affect people of all ages. The best advice for everyone, whatever their age, is to keep fit, active and eat well. The longer pain is left untreated, the longer it will take to recover.
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… https://notjustbacks.com/blog/2018/07/looking-after-your-back/
Often creatures of habit, we find ourselves doing the same things day in and day out. One of the main reasons for pain persisting is the development of faulty movement patterns and postures which create repetitive stress on the back.
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… https://notjustbacks.com/blog/2018/07/spine-pain/
Everyone can exercise, even those who have been diagnosed with osteoporosis, however if you have the condition then you must speak to your GP or osteopath before embarking on any activity, as there are several factors that need to be taken into account.
We have talked a lot about diet so far, so what else can you do to maintain healthy bones? Well, according to the Mayo Clinic, regular exercise can guard against low bone density.… https://notjustbacks.com/blog/2018/07/healthy-bones-exercise/
To avoid osteoporosis, there are several key nutrients you need to supply your body with to make your bones as strong as possible. Before we get to building your diet, you first need to know about the kinds of nutrients your body really needs and which fo…
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… https://notjustbacks.com/blog/2018/06/bone-health/
Studies have shown that greater milk consumption during childhood and adolescence contributes to peak bone mass, and is therefore expected to help avoid osteoporosis and bone fractures in later life.
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… https://notjustbacks.com/blog/2018/06/calcium-consumption-bones/
Bone mass in humans start declining from the age of 30-35 years old. In some people, the rate of this decline will occur more quickly. Nutritional deficiencies can amplify the process, but genetics are said to have the strongest impact on bone health. Tho…
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… https://notjustbacks.com/blog/2018/05/osteoporosis-causes/
When you’ve looked forward to that bank holiday weekend for so long, the last thing you want is back pain to ruin it – but the combination of being out of your usual routine, travelling and sleeping in a different bed, can often wreak havoc with your back…
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… https://notjustbacks.com/blog/2018/05/post-bank-holiday-back-pain/
This is an inflammatory condition in which the cartilage and area around the rib cage and sternum is swollen and sore. It can be a frightening pain – especially when it's on the heart side of the breast bone and you feel the accompanying palpitations.
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… https://notjustbacks.com/blog/2018/04/costochondritis/
In medical terms, the thorax is defined as the area of the body that is located between the abdomen and the neck. Within the thorax are the lungs, the heart, and the first section of the aorta (the largest artery in the body). In simple terms – it’s your …
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… https://notjustbacks.com/blog/2018/04/thoracic-spine-and-rib-strain/
At the first sign of warmer weather, everyone is anxious to get outside to start or reinvigorate their exercise routine. Whether it’s going on a bike ride, enjoying a nice jog, or simply walking your favourite trails, it is important to ease into your wor…
At the first sign of warmer weather, everyone is anxious to get outside to start or reinvigorate their exercise routine. Whether it’s going on a bike ride, enjoying a nice jog, or… https://notjustbacks.com/blog/2018/031/dont-lose-spring-your-step/
Think of your gut and the trillions of bacteria inside of it like a car engine performing various functions, for which it requires a regular supply of fuel. The quality of that fuel will determine how well functions are performed and ultimately how well t…
Think of your gut and the trillions of bacteria inside of it like a car engine performing various functions, for which it requires a regular supply of fuel. The quality of that fu… https://notjustbacks.com/blog/2018/031/consequences-not-looking-after-your-gut/
Today we are challenged on many fronts: lifestyle and diet, deficient intestinal flora, stress, toxic chemicals in our food/water/environment, consumption of alcohol and frequent use of antibiotics all deplete our healthy supply of beneficial bacteria. Th…
Today we are challenged on many fronts: lifestyle and diet, deficient intestinal flora, stress, toxic chemicals in our food/water/environment, consumption of alcohol and frequent … https://notjustbacks.com/blog/2018/02/good-bad-ugly-gut-health/
Diet and gut health are hot topics these days and it's more than likely you will have heard about gut bacteria and how certain foods and lifestyles can make it healthier, but what does this actually mean and how does it affect us?
Our expert team are ded…
Diet and gut health are hot topics these days and it's more than likely you will have heard about gut bacteria and how certain foods and lifestyles can make it healthier, but what… https://notjustbacks.com/blog/2018/02/gut-bacteria/
From the beginning of February - and for the first time ever here at Not Just Backs - a brand new and special range of treatment packages will be available to our patients.
Our expert team are dedicated to helping patients get back to optimum health an…
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… https://notjustbacks.com/blog/2018/02/treatment-packages/
Winter is still here. The days are short, the nights cold, and our motivation to maintain the health and fitness lifestyle has the tendency to slip. Although you may want to stay in your warm bed, winter shouldn’t be a time to let your fitness routine hib…
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… https://notjustbacks.com/blog/2018/01/what-do-when-you-have-sports-injury/
