As leading Chiropractors in Witney we take back pain seriously, naturally. It is our duty to prevent the causes of back pain and also help people who suffer from it. One of our big concerns however is that back pain is often ignored.

A result from the British Chiropractor’s Association has shown that over 70% of those suffering with back pain have suffered for up to 10 years.

Is this a big problem?

In short, yes. By ignoring back pain you can line yourself up for some serious health issues further down the line. You could end up with pain so bad you’re unable to work.

The UK Statistics Authority has shown the amount of sick days taken due to back pain is over 9.9 million in 2014 alone.

Don’t ignore it, fix it!

So what can we do about it? As leading chiropractors in Witney we often advise people on how to beat their back pain;

Stop slouching –Slouching can really cause a lot of problems. Make sure you keep your back straight and don’t sit or stand in the same position for too long.

Sit straight and well – Whether you’re driving, working or relaxing it is important to sit straight and well. Ensure you’re sat with your bottom against the seat back and you’re sat up straight. Also ensure you don’t twist your back, neck and shoulders.

Get up and loosen up – It is important you don’t sit down all day so every 40 minutes or so just get up and go for a quick walk, make a tea or have a quick chat with a colleague.

Walk more – We as humans are designed to move around and not just sit down all day, so do it, go for walks more often.

Stretch – A daily stretch routine can do wonders for not just your back but your whole body.