The World Health Organisation endorses evidence-informed, people-centred, integrated approach to MSK healthcare

The World Health Organisation endorses evidence-informed, people-centred, integrated approach to MSK healthcare

We are pleased to bring you some huge news for the chiropractic profession and the wider MSK community. Yesterday, the World Health Organisation (WHO) launched its new Guideline for the Non-Surgical Management of Chronic Primary Low Back Pain in Adults in Primary and Community Care Settings, which provides evidence-informed recommendations on non-surgical interventions for chronic […]

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 […]

Watch your back: Let the British Chiropractic Association look out for you this Halloween

Watch your back: Let the British Chiropractic Association look out for you this Halloween

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 […]

Back Care Awareness Week: How the British Chiropractic Association is supporting the UK’s back health

Back Care Awareness Week: How the British Chiropractic Association is supporting the UK’s back health

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 […]

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 […]

Shortlist Announced for the BCA Excellence Awards 2023!

Shortlist Announced for the BCA Excellence Awards 2023!

We are delighted to announce the shortlist of nominees for the 2023 BCA Excellence Awards, after receiving a great number of nominations by members across three categories. The Excellence Awards are an opportunity to recognise the exceptional achievements of your peers and colleagues, and to celebrate our best-in-class members and demonstrate our patient-centred approach. Winners […]

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 […]

Swing with freedom this golf season

Swing with freedom this golf season

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 […]

Keep yourself pain free this Glastonbury weekend!

Keep yourself pain free this Glastonbury weekend!

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 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 […]