Workers experiencing back pain forced to take 12 sick days a year: UK chiropractors urge employers to do more to protect employees’ back health New consumer research reveals that a third (33%) of Brits have taken at least one day off work due to back or neck pain in the past year, resulting in 12 […]
With the country covered in snow, perfect your ‘ice walk’ with top tips from the British Chiropractic Association. Snow and ice on roads and pavements mean potentially hazardous conditions underfoot and a rise in injuries caused by slips and falls. It is quite natural to be wary when walking outdoors and adopting our ‘ice walk’; […]
The British Chiropractic Association are delighted to announce the appointment of Lisa King as Director of Communications and Marketing. The appointment continues the development of their staff body to best meet the needs of their dynamic membership. Lisa joins the BCA team from AECC University College, bringing with her a unique blend of expertise in the […]
Peter Dixon, Former BCA President and current President of the Royal College of Chiropractors, has been appointed as a Fellow of the UK’s National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE). NICE is an independent, Government-sponsored organisation that aims to improve outcomes for users of NHS and public health and social care services by producing […]
Has the festive period taken its toll and you are starting 2019 determined to be fitter and healthier? January often sees a surge in gym membership with people wanting to loose some unwanted weight or fulfilling a new year resolution to live a healthier lifestyle. It’s great to want to get moving so here is […]
With just a week to Christmas, the final preparations are underway and we are all busy trying to remember what we still need to do. The British Chiropractic Association has some fantastic last minute advice to help you navigate through the Christmas period. Last minute shopping: If you plan to bag some last minute bargains […]
Teesside University and the Society for Promoting Chiropractic Education (SPCE) are delighted to announce the start of a new chiropractic course. Subject to regulatory clearances, the course it is hoped the course may begin as early as the Autumn 2019 term. This is a major development as it is the first chiropractic course in the […]
World Spine Day stresses importance of self-help for back pain Tuesday, October 16 marks the annual World Spine Day. Organised by the World Federation of Chiropractic on behalf of the Global Alliance for Musculoskeletal Health, World Spine Day highlights the global burden of spinal pain and disability. This year’s theme, Love Your Spine, emphasises the […]
More people in the UK are experiencing back or neck pain each week than they were five years ago according to new research just released from the British Chiropractic Association (BCA). The consumer research, which looked at trends from the past five years, revealed the number of people experiencing back or neck pain on a […]
Children are back for a new school year soon and the British Chiropractic Association (BCA) is encouraging parents across the country to check their children’s posture, as well as the design and contents of their school bag to help prevent school children suffering from back and neck pain. When it’s time to get the kids […]