Amazing team of doctors in the UK repair unborn babies spines in womb
This is the first time that a team of 30 doctors in the UK university of London have carried out such a procedure. The babies had spinae bifida occulta which is usually treated after birth. Spinae Bifida refers to ‘a malformation of one or more vertebrae’ leaving a small gap in the spine. For more…
World Mental Health Day 2018
On 10 October every year The World Health Organisation recognises World Mental Health Day. It promotes mental health education and awareness against the social stigma people with mental health face. This year’s theme is ‘young people and mental health in a changing world,’ set by the World Federation for Mental Health. See, http://www.who.int/mental_health/world-mental-health-day/2018/en/
Back pain experienced more in the UK: BCA research
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…
Well done Europe:)
Congratulations Europe in retaining the Rider Cup by beating team USA 17.5 -10.5
Great North Run 2018: Advice by BCA for runners for the following day
The British Chiropractic Association has some tips to help to get runners back on their feet on Monday morning with a safe and effective wind-down: • Don’t Stop Moving: Keep gently mobile, e.g. regular walking for 5-10 minutes. It is the last thing you feel like doing but remaining static should be avoided at all…
Back to School: Advice from the BCA
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…
Women bearing with back pain for twice as long as men: Findings from the British Chiropractic Association
The consumer research also found that women, on average, develop back or neck pain at the age of 27, six years younger than men and experience it more regularly. Despite this, a quarter of women have never visited a health professional for their pain. In addition, the findings from the British Chiropractic Association reveal that…
World Breastfeeding Week: British Chiropractic Association Advice
This year’s World Breastfeeding Week ran from 1st – 7th August, aiming to raise awareness of the links between good nutrition, food security, poverty reduction and breastfeeding as well as to galvanise action to increase breastfeeding rates worldwide. Breastfeeding is supported and promoted by the World Health Organisation and UNICEF, as well as national and…