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A Nerve Stretch for Sciatica

A Nerve Stretch for Sciatica

Sciatica is a non-specific term used to describe nerve pain felt in the lower back, buttocks and running down the back and sides of your legs. Sciatica can be caused by a number of issues, such as a slipped disc, degeneration or slipped vertebrae, however scar tissue entrapping the nerve root is often also involved. 

 

Pro's and Con's of Fitness Trackers

Everyone is wearing one these days but are they worth it?? 

The Pros of the Fitness Trackers include 

1. Getting that accountability to move your body 

2. Much-needed daily motivation

4. Set your own fitness goals

5. Tracking your sleep can be really handy to see what patterns you have and how much restful sleep you are actually getting. 

6. Monitor your heart rate 

The Cons of fitness trackers 

1. They can be expensive. Do your research and see what functions you will actually use before paying up. 

2. Having notifications and Bluetooth switched on all the time can aggravate stress levels. By always being ‘connected’ in this Morden world. It might not be the best thing that our watches are buzzing on our wrist all day. 

Dr Kelly recommendations turning notifications off and constant Bluetooth connection off as well. Has Bluetooth can affect our health.

Overall there are more Pros than cons but with anything in modern society we need to see if technology is helping us or harming us and weigh up the benefits. 

New Medical Guidelines Recommend Conservative Therapies

New Medical Guidelines Recommend Conservative Therapies

Lower back pain is one of the most common reasons for a GP visit and is the worlds leading cause of disability. New guidelines for treating low back pain address both short-term and long-term pain, with both cases suggesting to trial non-drug therapies first, such as chiropractic.

Research Finds Pain Killer Worse Than Placebo for Sciatica

 Research Finds Pain Killer Worse Than Placebo for Sciatica

Sciatica is a collection of symptoms affecting the leg, indicating that there is a problem with the sciatic nerve in that leg. It can be a very painful and debilitating condition, often leaving people desperate for relief.

Neck Pain as a Cause Of Dizziness?

Neck Pain as a Cause Of Dizziness?

‘Cervicogenic dizziness’ defines dizziness induced by changes in position of the neck. Manual therapy, such as chiropractic can help by increasing the range of movement of the neck, reducing muscle spasm, and restoring mechanical gliding of the joints.