So WHY?

Why do 84% of adults suffer back pain at some time in their lives?

Why do 64% of workers regularly suffer muscular pain in the neck shoulders and upper limbs?

Why does the pain become chronic in 17% of cases, lasting on average 4.9 years?

Why do 19% live with chronic pain for more than 20 years?

Why has there has been an exponential rise in back and neck pain since computers became common place?

Why does chronic pain account for nearly 500 million lost work days in Europe every year

Could it possibly be caused by our LIFESTYLES?

Humans evolved from hunter gatherers; however since the 1950s our lifestyle has become increasingly sedentary. And unfortunately our spines have not had time to adapt during this minute period of evolution, resulting in a huge increase in health problems such as back and leg pain, sciatica, headaches and migraines, neck shoulder and arm pain, pins and needles, whiplash, poor posture. Sports and trauma injuries, degenerative problems like arthritis in an ageing population also contribute to these pain syndromes. Well Chiropractic treatment can help these people!

Simply, most back problems are mechanical in nature and while pain medication can relieve symptoms it does nothing for the mechanical dysfunction of spinal joints. The huge increase of people with chronic pain is the result of inadequate management of the problem in its early stage.

The spine protects the spinal cord and spinal joint dysfunction produces pain and affects the nervous system’s ability to maintain healthy physiology. Research shows spinal manipulation (SMT) is the most effective intervention to restore movement to spinal joints that have lost their range of motion. Predominantly used by chiropractors in May 2009 the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence in the UK produced its NHS guidelines for the management of low back pain for the NHS and recommended SMT rather than, electro therapy, traction and injections into the back.

70% of all illnesses are triggered by what we call free radicals – the toxic waste products that are the result of the million or so chemical reactions that occur on a daily basis in your body. The biggest culprit in producing harmful free radicals is undoubtedly Nicotine. One draw at a cigarette creates 100 billion free radicals. Apart from the obvious health risks – heart disease and cancer, nicotine contributes to the ageing process. Research has shown that the production of new skin is reduced by 40% when a person smokes. From 40 years on smokers on average look 8 years older!

So getting rid of these chemicals is crucial to your health. Eat more Blueberries, Blackberries, Raisins, Pomegranates, Garlic, Strawberries, Spinach and Curly Cabbage. These are all rich in antioxidants, the body’s hoover!