Finchley Back Care Centre

07/05/2025

You have a series of bones (vertebrae) in your spine, stretching from the base of your skull to your tailbone. Between your vertebrae are round cushions called disks. The disks act as buffers between your bones, allowing you to bend and move with ease. Over time, the disks become less effective and may become...

Read more:
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/12768-herniated-disk

01/05/2025

Spinal manipulation therapy involves using the hands or another device to apply force to manipulate the joints in the spine. This form of therapy aims to improve mobility to relieve ailments such as lower back pain. Chiropractors are most known for performing spinal manipulation, however, other types of licensed healthcare practitioners can perform...

https://www.verywellhealth.com/spinal-manipulation-5213994

Spinal manipulation is used to treat pain, reduce inflammation, and relieve pressure. Learn about the benefits and risks of this treatment option.

24/04/2025

Certain chiropractic techniques are thought to help ease chronic headaches and migraines. By realigning the spine, chiropractors can take pressure off nerves and blood vessels, providing relief from headaches and migraines. In addition to spinal adjustments, chiropractors may recommend...

https://www.verywellhealth.com/chiropractic-therapy-for-migraine-headache-4116849

Chiropractic treatments like spinal manipulation ("adjustments") are increasingly being explored for migraines and cervicogenic headaches. Do they work?

18/04/2025

There have been many theories surrounding the source of popping from back cracking. Some common theories have included the moving of tendons and the formation of nitrogen bubbles. However, there has been recent research stemming from the use of a new type of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) — cine MRI — to study the source of the...

Read more: https://www.verywellhealth.com/back-cracking-7562934

A targeted back cracking is known to feel good, especially when you get it at the right angle. Learn who should be more careful with spine cracks and pops.

11/04/2025

Nearly a quarter of US adults are living with chronic pain. That’s not just a statistic — it’s a story of millions of people whose lives, work and relationships are disrupted every single day. According to a recent report from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 24% of adults experienced chronic pain in 2023, a significant increase from...

Read more: https://www.chiroeco.com/chronic-pain-in-the-us-a-call-to-action-for-dcs/

08/04/2025

Neck pain is a common complaint that can be caused by a variety of different health conditions. It can range from mild to severe, with more severe cases possibly indicating a serious underlying problem. Your neck and upper back (cervical spine) consist of seven vertebral bones that support your head. These bones are separated by vertebral discs, and are reinforced by a network of muscles and ligaments (connective tissue)...

Read more: https://www.everydayhealth.com/neck-pain/

28/03/2025

Spinal manipulation therapy involves using the hands or another device to apply force to manipulate the joints in the spine. This form of therapy aims to improve mobility to relieve ailments such as lower back pain. Chiropractors are most known for performing spinal manipulation, however, other types of licensed healthcare practitioners can perform it as well...

Spinal manipulation is used to treat pain, reduce inflammation, and relieve pressure. Learn about the benefits and risks of this treatment option.

20/03/2025

Lifestyle factors, such as diet, physical activity, smoking and alcohol consumption significantly influence heart disease risk. Chiropractic care, with its focus on holistic health, offers a promising complementary approach to reducing these risk factors and improving cardiovascular health outcomes.

Chiropractic offers significant benefits for cardiovascular health by addressing spinal alignment, inflammation and lifestyle changes.

18/03/2025

Results from the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) suggest one in two adult Americans have a musculoskeletal condition. While many factors can contribute, a review of recent studies found the risk of musculoskeletal pain in females is disproportionate and can come with greater pain severity.

This article shares research into musculoskeletal pain in females, the severity of that pain, and treatment options that can help.

14/03/2025

Chiropractors treat bodily aches, pains, and conditions by using their hands and small instruments. Although not medical doctors, they are specialized licensed practitioners with extensive training...

https://www.healthline.com/health/are-chiropractors-doctors

Chiropractors must be licensed to practice in the United States. Learn more about their training and what to expect at your appointment.

12/03/2025

Some people with ankylosing spondylitis (AS) may use chiropractic care to help relieve symptoms, such as spine pain. However, there’s limited scientific evidence to support the role of chiropractic care in treating AS...
https://www.healthline.com/health/ankylosing-spondylitis/ankylosing-spondylitis-and-chiropractic-care

If you're looking for alternative ways to manage AS pain, you may turn to chiropractic care. Find out if there are any benefits, the potential risks, and when to seek care.

06/03/2025

When sciatica pain is severe, it can be difficult to walk properly and without pain. Even so, walking is low impact and generally safe and effective for managing sciatica. Walking can reduce pain, decrease inflammation, and improve mobility like other exercises, including yoga, cycling, running, and swimming. However, depending on the cause of sciatica symptoms and their severity, walking may cause...

Walking with sciatica is not as straightforward as walking without sciatica. Find out how to walk in a way that's good for your condition.