Arthritis – fighting inflammation naturally

Arthritis – fighting inflammation naturally

By Dr Karin Elgar PHD, Nutritional Therapist

12th October marks World Arthritis Day. Around 9 million people will see their GP every year for a musculoskeletal complaint, of these more than 2 million will have osteoarthritis, the . . . → Read More: Arthritis – fighting inflammation naturally

Sports Injuries, Athletes and Low Back Pain in Gwynedd, Conwy, Anglesey, Denbighshire and Flintshire

Sports Injuries, Athletes and Low Back Pain in Gwynedd, Conwy, Anglesey, Denbighshire and Flintshire

At The North Wales Spine Clinic a large number of our patients are athletes from Gwynedd, Conwy, Anglesey, Denbighshire and Flintshire who present with sports injuries such as low back pain. In fact, about 80 per . . . → Read More: Sports Injuries, Athletes and Low Back Pain in Gwynedd, Conwy, Anglesey, Denbighshire and Flintshire

Stretching – Does it work?

Stretching: The Current Evidence

Sports practitioners, trainers, coaches and athletes have for decades routinely utilised stretching in pursuit of various fitness goals for recreational and elite athletes alike. But what are the evidence-based benefits of stretching? Do we advise and practice it out of habit, outdated beliefs or is it current . . . → Read More: Stretching – Does it work?

Anti-Inflammatory Foods For Pain Relief

Anti-Inflammatory Foods for Pain Relief

At The North Wales Spine Clinic we help patients to realise how food choices in our diets affects our general health and well being. Even in muscle or joint pain inflammatory conditions like gout or arthritis, diet plays a pivotal role. This point really came home . . . → Read More: Anti-Inflammatory Foods For Pain Relief

Low Back Strain Treatment & Causes

Low back Strain Treatment & Causes The common background for Low Back Pain

A low back strain results from an injury to the dynamic muscle stabilizers or static ligamentous structures of the lower back. At The North Wales Spine Clinic we find many cases of low back strain are associated with mechanical overload . . . → Read More: Low Back Strain Treatment & Causes

North Wales Spine Clinic – Why are we different?

The North Wales Spine Clinic – Leaders in Muscular & Skeletal Injury Treatment

At The North Wales Spine Clinic we believe in value for money, quality care, education and fast results for muscular and skeletal pain in the Conwy, Gwynedd and Anglesey areas. Therefore, we . . . → Read More: North Wales Spine Clinic – Why are we different?

Snowdonia Sports Injuries. Chiropractor? Osteopath? Physiotherapists? Or Pre Conditioning & Prevention?

The mountains of Snowdonia provide the backdrop for a huge number of people to undertake recreational sports. Many get involved with rock climbing, walking, running and kayaking, etc, etc……

But what do we do when we get injured and how can we avoid getting sports injuries in Snowdonia?

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Acupuncture in Conwy, Gwynedd and Anglesey for back and neck pain, sciatica, headaches and shoulder pain

At The North Wales Spine Clinic we use the best treatment available for each individual patient. With a huge mix of complaints presenting in North Wales such as back pain, neck pain, shoulder pain, headaches, sciatica, trapped nerves, disc issues and sports injuries we really need to be able to offer varied and . . . → Read More: Acupuncture in Conwy, Gwynedd and Anglesey for back and neck pain, sciatica, headaches and shoulder pain

Sports Injuries – Golf’s big 5 in Anglesey, Conwy & Gwynedd!

In the Gwynedd, Conwy and Anglesey regions Golf injury prevalence and physical location differ between amateur and professional golfers. Differences in swing mechanics, conditioning levels, number of swings taken (both during practice and on the course), and equipment use account for the differences seen among various players. Although numerous injuries can occur while . . . → Read More: Sports Injuries – Golf’s big 5 in Anglesey, Conwy & Gwynedd!

Many patients from Bangor, Llandudno and Conwy often ask what is the Cause of Back Pain?

Back pain, conditions or symptoms?

Which is it you may ask? Previously before we knew more it was termed ‘Lumbago’. Now thankfully we do know more. Back pain conditions or symptoms are what people are ‘Googling’ for when it comes to back pain information in the Gwynedd, Conwy and Anglesey regions. . . . → Read More: Many patients from Bangor, Llandudno and Conwy often ask what is the Cause of Back Pain?