With back pain affecting 80% of people in their lifetime, and costing UK business 10 million sick days every year, it’s clear there are many people suffering with back pain. In addition a recent study has shown that the longer a sufferer is debilitated by back pain, the less chance they have of returning to work, and the more strenuous…
When movement becomes restricted and/or painful in the arms and shoulders we can quickly come to realise just how much we rely on them for everyday tasks. Shoulder problems have become an ever more common occurrence as longer working weeks have developed and postures have become poorer. Whilst posture may be the number one cause of shoulder and arm issues,…
Repetitive strain injury (RSI) can be agony. If you spent most of your time at your computer you’re at risk of getting RSI, and once the pain starts it can be debilitating. RSI is most often associated with wrist pain. However the symptoms span beyond this, to include: throbbing, tingling/numbness, pain, aching or tenderness, cramping, stiffness and weakness. RSI most…
Do you feel like you spend all day slumped over a desk? If yes, by mid afternoon you can feel like you’re glued to your seat. Our increasingly sedentary work life means the majority of people come to us for treatment on their backs, necks and shoulders, and they’re in pain because they spend so long sitting at their desk.…
