We all experience pain at some point in our lives but that pain can vary in severity and also how long it lasts. It is important to understand that there are different types of pain, including acute pain and chronic pain. What is Acute Pain? Acute pain is a type of pain that typically develops suddenly and is often intense…
One of the hardest worked and most frequently injured joints in our bodies are our knees. Whether we are crawling around tidying, running up and down stairs or out running, we run the risk of knee injury. But please don’t use this as an excuse to sit and avoid exercise! Keeping the knees still in one position for too long…
Since lockdown in March, working from home (WFH) has become the default, and for many of us, it is here to stay. A recent survey recorded that only 34% of those working from home have returned to the office, with many companies actively choosing to keep WFH as a permanent option. From the make-shift kitchen table study to the lazy…
Neck and shoulder pain will be experienced by most people at some point in their lives. It’s impossible to put a precise number on it, but with back pain being at an all time high, it’s likely that neck and shoulder pain is on the rise too. But what is causing this widespread discomfort and how can we remedy it…
Whenever we feel pain in our bodies, it is either acute or chronic. The causes of both types are widely varied, as are the treatments. Understanding what actually happens in our bodies when we feel pain can help with treatment and pain management. It’s also important to remember that no two people are the same when it comes to experiencing…
Back pain is a very real complaint that affects over half a billion people worldwide. More than eight million adults in the UK reported back pain last year, at a cost to the economy of £10 billion. Why do so many people suffer from it and how can we counteract this growing burden to our health and economy? Injury Our…
Night-time should be a time of rest and recuperation, yet, as 37% of us report, many of us do battle with getting anywhere close to a peaceful night’s sleep. For many in this group, back pain is the leading cause of a disrupted slumber, with 37% and 39% respectively reporting lower back pain to affect their sleep and impact their daily…
Back pain holds the unfortunate title of being the leading cause of disability in the UK, accounting for 11% of all disabilities. It’s also responsible for employers losing £624 million each and every year. Today spinal surgery costs the NHS £200 million per year with 10,000 people having spinal surgery each year. In addition there are large numbers of people having injections for…
Back pain impacts the lives of many more of us than you may realise, with 80% of us report suffering chronic back pain at some point during our lives. Not only are back problems common, they are also potentially serious, despite this more than half of the UK populous simply puts up with chronic pain. Why (and when) should I see a specialist…
