BCA Member, Ulrik Sandstrøm, supplies his top tips to keep hitting aces this Wimbledon season. As Wimbledon fever hits the nation, Brits up and down the country are picking up their tennis rackets along with their strawberries and cream, to celebrate the start of The Championships (26 June until 16 July). For both those who […]
It’s back again, the biggest festival in the UK, Glastonbury Festival! This year is returning with a bang, with a music line up guaranteed to make you move your feet all weekend long. However, with excitement at a high, it is easy to forget to look after your health, so have a look at these […]
Over a third of 18–24-year-olds have been prevented from working due to back pain. 14% of the 18–24-year-olds who stated they were left unable to work due to back pain conditions, were prevented from working for 10-12 months. Over half of 18–24-year-olds are not registered with a GP (52%). New data from the British Chiropractic […]
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 […]
This World Sleep Day, the Sleep Wellness Team at Kaymed, who are the BCA’s Sleep Health Partners, share their expert advice for improving wellness and optimal performance through sleep. Scroll down to read more about what is the best sleep position, how to choose the right mattress and some top tips for achieving good quality […]
BCA President, Catherine Quinn discusses the symptoms, causes, and exercises that are most effective in treating sciatica. Sciatica is where the sciatic nerve, which runs from your lower back to your feet is irritated or compressed. This can be due to slipped discs or a herniated disk and can cause a lot of discomfort for […]
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 […]
This Back Care Awareness Week, Catherine Quinn, President of the British Chiropractic Association, shines a light on the easy steps people can take to improve their back health and mobility, whatever your age. It’s not about drastically changing your routine or running a marathon – it’s about incorporating simple steps into your day to day […]
Back pain is very common. Most people will suffer from back pain at some point in their lives. No one is immune and it can creep up on us when we least expect it. Catherine Quinn, President of the British Chiropractic Association (BCA) shares simple tricks, used by leading athletes, that you can implement at […]
Charting the future of UK chiropractic care with the British Chiropractic Association This Chiropractic Awareness Week (4–10 April) our President, Catherine Quinn, is exploring the opportunity and need for a more integrated healthcare eco-system, putting the spotlight on how chiropractors can help alleviate pressures and support improved patient outcomes. Chiropractic treatment often prompts questions and […]
