Our recent report in partnership with One Poll, explored the impacts of musculoskeletal (MSK) issues facing the UK public and found that over half of men in the UK (51%) have avoided consulting their GP for issues related to back and joint pain. As part of Men’s Health Month, we are empowering men around the […]
With the horrors of Halloween nearly upon us, many households will begin decorating their homes with pumpkins and spiders galore! This spooky season, BCA Member, Catherine Quinn, shares her top tips to avoid any spooky back scares – allowing you to have an accident-free Halloween. Lazybones – When decorating your homes, avoid hurting your back […]
Our recent report in partnership with One Poll, explored the impacts of musculoskeletal (MSK) issues facing the UK public and found that back pain is an issue that is sweeping the nation – as a surging number of the public report suffering with aches and pains. As part of this year’s Back Care Awareness Week […]
Versorium 2023 will take place on 18 August at the Hilton Brighton Metropole. The symposium is a unique, multidisciplinary scientific conference and exhibition, which will bring together experts in spinal conditions and treatment from across all care disciplines and around the world, to expand knowledge, collaboration and promote networking. The focus of the conference is […]
Jesper Dahl, chiropractor and member of the British Chiropractic Association (BCA) supplies his top tips to keep you swinging, as well as the players, at this year’s Open Championship. The Open Golf Championship is one of the sporting highlights of the British Summer and it is a time when many of us are inspired by […]
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 […]
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 […]
