The British Chiropractic Association
The largest and longest-established association for chiropractors
in the UK.

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Olympic Fever The excitement of the Beijing Olympics and the growing success of Team GB will motivate many of us to become more active this summer and autumn. As well as speeding up recovery from injury, a chiropractor can also enhance sporting performance and help to prevent future problems. The British Chiropractic Association has some good advice for those thinking about taking up a new sport or extending their fitness regime. View or download our special information sheet Olympic fever.pdf Chiropractors form a vital part of a professional sports treatment team. In Beijing, there will be chiropractors from many countries, including the UK, treating athletes participating in a wide variety of sports as part of multi-disciplinary health treatment teams. UK chiropractors are gearing themselves up in preparation for the 2012 Olympics on home soil.

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Summer Holidays The last thing you want is for back pain to ruin that dream getaway. The British Chiropractic Association has some useful tips to follow before and during your holiday. Summer hols info from BCA.pdf

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Recent research from the British Chiropractic Association In the UK, back pain is on the increase, rising by 5% in just 12 months, with 52% of the country currently suffering, compared to 47% in 2007. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

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The British Chiropractic Association is pleased to be a supporter of The Back Show and will have a stand at the event this year. Come along to meet chiropractors and find out more information about how chiropractic treatment could help you. For information about the show and how to get tickets, go to www.backshowexpo.co.uk

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it's time to straighten up in the UK! View the Straighten Up UK Routine (click anywhere on the picture)

Straighten Up UK, a simple three minute exercise programme designed to improve posture. By incorporating just a few simple exercises into your daily routine, it can help to strengthen the spine and improve your posture.   For a free set of leaflets showing how to do the Straighten Up exercises.... E-mail your request by clicking on the leaflet pictures. (Add your name and address to the e-mail)   Alternatively, call the British Chiropractic Association to make your request. 0118 950 5950 or you can download them here: SU UK Leaflet Kids.pdf  SU UK Leaflet Adult.pdf Visit the new Straighten Up UK website (click on the logo):

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AS SEEN IN THE NEWS: Wii Warm Up As recently seen in the national press - click here to view or download a set of warm-up exercises for Wii users. Wii Warm Up.pdf