Can you still walk with a torn ACL?
Can you still walk with a torn ACL? The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a ligament in your knee. You may have heard of it because the number of times it can disrupt a professional sports person’s career. Often ruling them out for a year! It is frustrating as it is a small ligament that […]
5 ways to reduce chronic back pain and avoid surgery
5 ways to reduce chronic back pain and avoid surgery Surgery should be the last resort for back and neck pain. It is complicated and not as straightforward as most other orthopedic operations. Take a knee replacement for example, the results from this are good with minimal complications. Spinal surgery is more complex, and the […]
How do I know if I have torn my rotator cuff?
How do I know if I have torn my rotator cuff? This can be a nagging and annoying injury that if left untreated can go on for months. You don’t need to be playing sports to suffer a rotator cuff injury, it can happen over time with wear and tear. We see many clients with […]
How I cured my plantar fasciitis?
How I cured my plantar fasciitis? Plantar fasciitis is a painful and frustrating condition at the bottom of your foot. As Chiropractors we don’t treat this, it is our sports therapists that look after our clients with this condition. Often, we see clients that have had it for over 12 months, have tried numerous things […]
How long does sciatica last? (Updated 2.0)
How long does sciatica last? This is a question I get asked on a weekly basis, it is the most common condition we treat in the clinic, and it can be serious pain in the buttocks. If you are struggling or know someone struggling with sciatica, then you will know that it can be one […]
What’s the difference between Chiropractors, Osteopaths, and Physiotherapists?
What’s the difference between Chiropractors, Osteopaths, and Physiotherapists? One of the most common questions I receive! When faced with a back or neck issue, many people will often ask this, as in which profession treats each condition better. I have been treated by all three, and you have to remember that the next chapter is […]
Same Disc problem but different pain?
I want to tell you a story about two of our clients who I caught up with this week. I have changed their names and professions as West Byfleet is a small place. Mrs Jones is a 43-year-old mother of two who works part time as an accountant in West Byfleet. She enjoys Pilates. On […]
Does back pain return once it is FIXED?
Why does it always come back What if all these things are done? What if everything is put in place to ensure that the back pain doesn’t come back? What if the core is the strongest it’s ever been? The disc pressure has come off and the pelvis is looking strong as well. However, there […]
What is the best exercise to do with back pain?
“My doctor always tells me to go and exercise; lose weight and your back pain will go away.” The last thing you want to do when your back pain is bad is go out and exercise or go for a long walk. We mentioned earlier that going for a small walk or moving around the […]
The Biggest Mistake With Back Pain!
This is one of the worst things you can do with your back….please do not do this. I was chatting with one of our clients Kate about this just this week. She is 63, mother of two, grandmother of five. Kate is amazing. She is one of the fittest 63-year-olds that I know and works […]