Is your back aging faster than you? Find out your back age with the BCA's Back Health Calculator

Is your back aging faster than you? Find out your back age with the BCA’s Back Health Calculator

Currently the number of people leaving the workforce due to long-term sickness is at its highest since the 1990s, with musculoskeletal (MSK) health conditions coming in as a leading cause, behind mental health*. Between 60% – 80% of Brits suffer from back pain within their lifetime, and with a sedentary lifestyle becoming more prevalent, it’s […]

The BCA hosts the first Westminster chiropractic roundtable discussion in 30 years

The BCA hosts the first Westminster chiropractic roundtable discussion in 30 years

On Tuesday 23 April, for the first time in 30 years, the BCA hosted a roundtable discussion at Westminster, chaired by BCA President, Tim Button. The roundtable was kindly sponsored by Alex Sobel MP, with the purpose of progressing the BCA’s Vision for chiropractic to be integral to UK healthcare and exploring how chiropractors can […]

Chiropractic Awareness Week 2024: 22-28 April

Chiropractic Awareness Week 2024: 22-28 April

Chiropractic Awareness Week (CAW) 2024 starts today and this year, we are raising awareness and speaking up for our profession, to build understanding and recognition about the value and expertise that chiropractors bring to their local communities. CAW is a celebration of everything chiropractors do as healthcare professionals; how they treat and care for people, […]

Chiropractic Awareness Week 2024

Chiropractic Awareness Week 2024

A special message from BCA President, Tim Button This year’s Chiropractic Awareness Week (CAW) (22-28 April) feels extra special, as it’s my first as your President. It’s a moment in the calendar I always look forward to, and we’ve been working hard to make this annual moment something truly meaningful and tangible. We started by […]

Get a happy and healthy spine with the BCA this Posture Awareness Month

Get a happy and healthy spine with the BCA this Posture Awareness Month

This Posture Awareness Month, the BCA is encouraging the UK to look after their back health. Our recent research shows that 33% of the UK has had an MSK (musculoskeletal) issue in the last 2 years, with 52% of those having lived with the condition for over a year. To help minimise the risk of […]

Chiropractic Awareness Week 2023: 17-21 April

Chiropractic Awareness Week 2023: 17-21 April

Chiropractic Awareness Week (CAW) 2023 starts today and this year, we are highlighting how chiropractic can offer patients choice and how it can be a solution for those facing long NHS waiting lists and wanting to take a more proactive approach to their healthcare. CAW is our opportunity to show how chiropractic can support the […]

Chiropractic Awareness Week 2023: 17 - 21 April

Chiropractic Awareness Week 2023: 17 – 21 April

Chiropractic Awareness Week (CAW) 2023 starts today and this year, we are raising the profile and credibility of chiropractic by demonstrating how it can support the NHS as part of an integrated healthcare system. CAW is our opportunity to show how chiropractic can be a solution for those facing long NHS waiting lists by positively […]

Tips for easing stress - Stress Awareness Month

Tips for easing stress – Stress Awareness Month

April marks Stress Awareness Month. Stress management is an essential component of a healthy lifestyle. Stress management can improve mental and physical well-being as well as minimize the exacerbation of health-related conditions. Stress is how we react when we feel under pressure or threatened. It usually happens when we are in a situation that we […]

What you can expect from Chiropractic Awareness Week 2023 (17-21 April)

What you can expect from Chiropractic Awareness Week 2023 (17-21 April)

With just four weeks to go until Chiropractic Awareness Week (CAW) 2023, we are excited to announce this year’s theme and share some more information about our plans and how members can make the most out of this important week in the calendar. CAW is an opportunity for us to make Chiropractic part of the […]

World Spine Day 2022

World Spine Day 2022

This World Spine Day, the members of the BCA Communications Committee explain the most common misconceptions about back pain and debunk the most common myths surrounding the condition.    Myth: Back pain means damage or injury  In a lot of cases, back pain doesn’t mean damage or injury. We like to use the analogy of […]