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 […]
Ulrik Sandstrøm, chiropractor and member of the British Chiropractic Association (BCA), shares his top tips to help ease the long-term impacts of stress this Mental Health Awareness Week (MHAW). “In a post-pandemic world, where routines are no longer normal and disorganised lifestyles are becoming a regular occurrence, it is easy to understand how and why […]
As 2021 draws to a close, many of us will be using the Christmas break as a welcome moment to switch off and relax. However, for those wanting to get a head start and bring in more movement to their Christmas, BCA President, Catherine Quinn, shares some of her top tips for looking after your […]
If watching Strictly Come Dancing gets you in the mood to put on your dancing shoes, take a note of Owain Evans’ top tips to put your best foot forward on the dance floor. Owain is a Chiropractor and Board Member of the British Chiropractic Association. Warm up – You’d be surprised to learn how […]
Catherine Quinn, chiropractor and President of the BCA, shares her top tips to give yourself some love this National Self Care Week (15th – 21st November). If the last 18 months have shown us anything, it is the importance of self care and making time to look after ourselves. Whether you’re a mother or father […]
To celebrate National Work Life Week (11th-15th October 2021), Catherine Quinn, chiropractor and President of the British Chiropractic Association, has shared some quick and easy tips to incorporate into your everyday work routine to improve your physical health and wellbeing. 1. The perfect set up “Whether you’re back in the office or still working from […]
