Back problems in the older age group

By Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon Mr Guy Selmon Wear and tear (aka degenerative arthritis) processes are regarded as a normal ageing process in the spine. In fact, these changes can start to begin to be seen from the age of about 20 onwards. Although a lot of patients who have wear and tear problems in their spine…

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Getting help for neck, back and shoulder pain

We are all prone to overdoing things every now and then, whether due to age, in sport, at work or just from exertion during everyday activity. Generally, taking the necessary time to rest, stretch and use pain medication appropriately should be enough to support recovery in a few days. However, if you find that the…

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A Pain In The Neck

Neck pain troubles most people at some point in their lives and can sometimes lead to other issues such as headaches, dizziness and feelings of nausea. Most people will discover that as they age their neck does not move quite as easily anymore. Typical things that we can hear in clinic are “I can hear…

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Spinal Injury at 0mph

by Claire Powell Chartered Physiotherapist Are you sitting too long? Current UK exercise guidelines recommend that adults take at least 150 minutes (2.5 hours) of moderate to vigorous intensity physical activity each week, aiming to be active every day. However, it has been estimated that in Western countries 75% of work is now performed sitting and modern…

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