The BCA (British Chiropractic Association) recently released a list of tips aiming reduce back pain in your day-to-day life. Back pain is one of the most common causes of the pain in the UK and most people will suffer discomfort at some point in their life. However, most back pain is easily avoidable, and living … Continued
Every year the BCA organises a chiropractic awareness week in order to bring to people’s attention that positive impact that chiropractors can have on their lives, and that they don’t have to live with pain, nor do they have to live in fear of their spine. Each day, from 09/04/18 to 15/04/18, the British Chiropractic … Continued
A foam roller is a tool used to engage in self-myofascial release; an elaborate way of saying ‘self-massage’. Usually taking a cylinder shape to allow for concentration on pretty much any part of the body, foam rollers are available in a wide variety of densities, lengths, and firmness which can be used depending on the … Continued
A sprained ankle is one of the most common sporting injuries to occur. Most of us will have suffered from a sprained ankle at one time or another, but what exactly are they and how can we go about treating them? As mentioned, sprained ankles often occur when playing sports, but in particular any sport … Continued
Anyone who has taken up running will likely come across the term Shin splints. Shin splints are a common issue which affects plenty of both experienced and inexperienced runners. Insidious in nature, shin splints come on slowly, but are very tricky to shift once they have taken hold. But what exactly are they, and what … Continued
Stress is regarded as one of the most prevalent medical issues that people suffer from in modern society. It is thought that stress is the root cause of 75% of GP visits. However, while people often visit the GP for stress related symptoms, the relationship stress has with the autonomic nervous system is often overlooked. … Continued
Founder of Morley Chiropractic, Martin Anderson, recently undertook the Vale Velo 100 Mile Sportive. This bike ride is renowned for its difficulty, and in a previous attempt he was in a serious car accident. Below he tells his story. Last year I attempted to cycle further than I had ever travelled. I had entered … Continued
One of the most common ways of people to relieve pain or aid recovery is by implementing the RICE protocol. This at-home-treatment is very effective at alleviating the symptoms of small injuries, and can go so someway to aiding your recovery. But what exactly is RICE, and how does it help? RICE is an acronym … Continued
Shoulder pain can come in different degrees of pain levels, and even if you are in a small amount of pain it can be extremely annoying and uncomfortable. Most day-to-day activities require use of your shoulder, more than is usually realised. So even a small amount of pain, over the course of a day, can … Continued
Back pain is incredibly common and can cause a lot of discomfort and suffering. If you are experiencing back pain, it could be for a number of different reasons. It is therefore important to seek treatment for the pain as well as identify the possible underlying cause(s). Poor posture Sitting behind a desk staring at … Continued
