Back pain is the largest single cause of disability in the UK, with lower back pain affecting around one-third of the UK adult population every year. Lower back pain can be triggered by a variety of different factors, lifestyle choices and medical conditions. Risk factors include sedentary lifestyle, poor posture, footwear choices, excess weight or … Read more
Knee pain is very common amongst adults in the UK but that doesn’t mean it is to be ignored. In 2016 researchers for the BMJ estimated that around half of adults in this country were suffering with a form of knee pain. You only have to start a passing conversation with colleagues or friends to … Read more
Avoid laying your head on more than two pillowsIt is possible to get neck/shoulder pain if you sleep on too many pillows as this can cause neck/shoulder stiffness. Make sure the pillow is not too thick that your head tilts to one side but it offers adequate support during your sleep that you do not … Read more
Avoid sitting on your wallet or anything in the back pocket Sitting on a wallet or any object in your back pocket can cause your pelvis to tilt and become uneven and this can put stress on the lower back muscle. When you sit on a levelled platform and avoid sitting on one leg to … Read more
