Men’s Health Month: The British Chiropractic Association Reveals New Research Findings About Men Suffering with Back Pain   

Men’s Health Month: The British Chiropractic Association Reveals New Research Findings About Men Suffering with Back Pain  

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 […]

BCA rugby health expert reveals top injures this Rugby World Cup

BCA rugby health expert reveals top injures this Rugby World Cup

Ulrik Sandstrøm, chiropractor and Board Member of the British Chiropractic Association, has been involved in elite level sports chiropractic for over two decades and is passionate about delivering the highest quality care to athletes by working within integrated medical teams. As chiropractor to Leicester Tigers Rugby and chiropractic consultant to England Rugby, he has worked […]

BCA President, Catherine Quinn, taking part in this year's Versorium Multidisciplinary Conference

BCA President, Catherine Quinn, taking part in this year’s Versorium Multidisciplinary Conference

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 […]

Important update on the use of Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) injections

Important update on the use of Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) injections

Following an announcement from the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists (CSP) yesterday, 8 June, relating to a direction from the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), the BCA is instructing all chiropractors involved in providing PRP therapy to patients, to cease doing so with immediate effect, after its classification as an unlicensed human medicine in […]

Over a third of 18-24 years olds suffering from back pain are left unable to work

Over a third of 18-24 years olds suffering from back pain are left unable to work

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 […]

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 […]

Supporting the curriculum development at AECC University College

Supporting the curriculum development at AECC University College

This week, BCA President and Vice President, Catherine Quinn and Tim Button were invited to AECC University College to take part in their curriculum development day, focussed on the Chiropractic programmes. This day was aimed at providing feedback to the AECC academic staff on what the profession is expecting from their new graduates, and which […]

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 […]

Introducing a new resource for members, stakeholders, and patients – the BCA Knowledge Hub

Introducing a new resource for members, stakeholders, and patients – the BCA Knowledge Hub

In line with our new brand repositioning, we are now delighted to announce the launch of a new resource for BCA members, students, stakeholders, patients and the general public:  The BCA Knowledge Hub Click the title to access the hub This new resource will act as a hub to host all BCA thought leadership articles, […]