Following recent developments with the Coronavirus outbreak, we thought it best to reach out and reassure our patients at a time when worry may creep in. At the clinic, we are giving extra focus to safety, sanitation, and patient care. We have always maintained a very hygienic regime within the practice but have added to…
Studies on the efficacy of surgery for sciatica have produced conflicting results. An estimated 5-10% of patients that undergo microdiscectomy suffer from recurrent disc herniation after the operation. For patients undergoing another common sciatica surgery, lumbar laminectomy, 20-30% do not experience significant improvements in pain and function. Surgeries for sciatica also carry the risks of…
Back pain is of the most common reasons for missed work, causing an estimated 101.8 million lost workdays annually (US). Learning how to expedite recovery is tantamount to reducing work absence in patients with back pain. A new study found that combining counseling with advice to stay active enabled employees to return to work sooner following a back-pain…
Musculoskeletal disorders like back pain and arthritis are the number one cause of worker disability in the US, according to a new report from the Council for Disability Awareness (CDA). Roughly one in three workers (34%) claiming social security benefits for disability suffered from musculoskeletal conditions, along with 30.7% of workers making private insurance claims.The annual…
Two thirds of employees in industrialized nations spend their days sitting in front of a computer at a desk job. All that time hunched over a screen means more people are developing chronic conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome or repetitive motion injuries. A new case study highlights how chiropractic care can ease symptoms in people with work-related…
The core is a very popular term at the minute, referring to the centre of your body; involving your hips, chest, back and abs. Your core stabilises the body by training the muscles in the lower back, hips and abdomen to work together efficiently and effectively. Why is core work important? Core strengthening aids prevention…