# The North Wales Spine Clinic


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- [Should You Take HRT?](https://nw-sc.co.uk/should-you-take-hrt/): Should you take HRT? Hello and welcome to our next newsletter. Before we go on, I have a favour to ask. If you value these comprehensive newsletter’s, our service and our consistent efforts to help the local community through health education and support, we would be very grateful if you would write a review:  Click here to write your review.Thanks for all your great feedback on the last two newsletters concerning mental health and Big Tech. The topic is terrifying and most people, understandably found the video on the last one hard to watch and digest. The future habits, behaviours and beliefs of young […]
- [The Architects of Your Child's Bleak Future](https://nw-sc.co.uk/the-architects-of-your-childs-bleak-future/): The Architects of your Child’s bleak futureIn our last newsletter, Palaeolithic Emotions and Godlike Technology, we discussed the sinister aims of Big Tech within the attention economy. This newsletter drills deeper to ask what research tells us about the irreparable damage Big Tech is creating in developing young people and, how worried we should be…. Note: If you want to responsibly understand this terrifying topic then watching the featured video below is vital.The latest NHS figures for England show the number of young people with a “probable mental disorder” has gone up from one in nine to one in six in the past […]
- [Paleolithic Emotions & Godlike Technology](https://nw-sc.co.uk/paleolithic-emotions-godlike-technology/): Paleolithic emotions & Godlike technology…..Having been in clinical practice for 25 years I have witnessed a number of interesting/concerning trends. From the increasing public awareness of processed foods to the injury spike linked to CrossFit style workouts, some changes are advantageous whilst some fads threaten public health. One such evolution in the scientific literature is a better understanding of chronic pain. Interestingly, many authors feel this is probably influenced by patients, (especially Gen Z’ers), presenting with more and more serious mental health issues and associated chronic pain problems.   When I first started as a Chiropractor, my initial interests lay in […]
- [Anxiety & Stress - Becoming Invulnerable](https://nw-sc.co.uk/anxiety-stress-becoming-invulnerable/): Our Duty of Care to You…..Before we get into this newsletter, a little housekeeping. As members of a highly regulated profession we are, quite rightly, audited by our regulatory body – The General Chiropractic Council. The General Chiropractic Council, like the General Medical Council constantly police the conduct of it’s registrants and are persistently reviewing the Code of Conduct under which we all must act. This high quality reflective system is solely for the patient’s best interest, ensuring you get the best care because of it. One important legal requirement within the Code of Conduct is the Re-Examination. This rule of British law states that should a previous patient who has […]
- [Newsletter Catalogue 2023](https://nw-sc.co.uk/newsletter-catalogue-2023/): Newsletter Catalogue 2023 As requested many times, here are the newsletters thus far in topical order. Since the inception of these articles we have had the privilege of gaining incredibly enlightening feedback from you and therefore, we have learned far more. The depth of knowledge in the public domain is never to be underestimated and there is nothing more positive than a verbal debate with a patient who takes the time to educate themselves about their health in a topic lost in the bleak wilderness of corporate interest. Thank you for being our educators. ‘To study the phenomenon of disease without books […]
- [Lose Fat and Avoid Disease - The Current Evident for Diet: Strategies III](https://nw-sc.co.uk/lose-fat-and-avoid-disease-the-current-evident-for-diet-strategies-iii/): Loose Fat and Avoid Disease. – The Current Evidence for Diet: Strategies III This is the 9th newsletter concerning fat loss and disease avoidance from the modern perspective of Insulin Resistance. To understand this highly complex area, it may help to start with the list below in order if you haven’t already read the previous issues: The Insulin Resistance Series: 1. You need to eat 5000 calories per day 2. Why can’t I lose weight? 3. Osteoarthritis, Inevitable or Preventable? 4. Dementia – will it affect you? 5. Lose Fat and Avoid Disease. The Current Evidence for Exercise 6. Lose Fat and Avoid Disease. The Current Evidence for Diet: Overview 7. Lose Fat and Avoid […]
- [Lose Fat and Avoid Disease - The Current Evidence for Diet: Strategies II](https://nw-sc.co.uk/lose-fat-and-avoid-disease-the-current-evidence-for-diet-strategies-ii/): Loose Fat and Avoid Disease. – The Current Evidence for Diet: Strategies IIThanks for all the feedback so far and welcome to the eighth newsletter in our Insulin Resistance series. So far we have introduced Insulin Resistance, explored the science of weight loss and discussed the links between diet and numerous diseases such as dementia, and osteoarthritis. We then ventured into strategies looking at exercise and diet which in itself has become a four part series. I appreciate this is a difficult topic. Understanding the sophisticated interplay between what we eat, how we gain weight and why we get sick is incredibly complex. Hopefully, you now understand the solution is not just the naïve […]
- [Talent Needs Trauma...](https://nw-sc.co.uk/talent-needs-trauma/): Talent needs Trauma….We are having a little break from our Insulin Resistance Series to look at what is increasingly becoming an interesting challenge in clinical practice – the obsession with Ultra – the trend of ‘going further.’ To do this we are going to explore the behavioural aspects of grit, talent and trauma.  Massive events are now everywhere. If you fancy it, you can enter Badlands – 800km of off-road cycling in the desert with more than 16,000 metres (16 times up and down Yr Wyddfa/Snowdon) of climbing, unsupported, and guided only by a GPS track file, The Triple Brutal Triathlon in Llanberis – 7.2 mile lake swim (12 laps), 336 mile […]
- [Lose Fat and Avoid Disease - The Current Evidence for Diet: Strategies I](https://nw-sc.co.uk/lose-fat-and-avoid-disease-the-current-evidence-for-diet-strategies-i/): Loose Fat and Avoid Disease. – The Current Evidence for Diet: Strategies I Here is where we separate the wheat from the chaff and discuss dietary fibre. Over the last six newsletters in our Insulin Resistance series we have analysed the underlying reason for our burgeoning rates of obesity and chronic disease. We have established that exercise does not help with weight loss and that ultra processed foods are responsible for the diseases featured in the image below. In Strategies I we will consider evidenced dietary changes that can help us with weight control and disease prevention. Our focus today is what the science tells us about the best times to eat carbohydrates with a deep dive into fibre and how calorie restriction ultimately makes […]
- [Lose Fat and Avoid Disease - The Current Evidence for Diet: Overview](https://nw-sc.co.uk/lose-fat-and-avoid-disease-the-current-evidence-for-diet-overview/): Loose Fat and Avoid Disease. – The Current Evidence for Diet: Overview This is the 6th newsletter in our Insulin Resistance series. If you haven’t read the previous ones, go back and work through them. This article is unlikely to make much sense otherwise. Here, we will consider an overview of why the wrong nutritional choices are the main culprit when it comes to obesity and modern chronic diseases such as heart disease, Alzheimer’s, osteoarthritis, diabetes Type II and many forms of cancer.  Our next newsletter will look at nutritional strategies that are supported by quality scientific evidence to reduce obesity and our chances of suffering from modern chronic disease. ‘Ignorance is the curse of God, […]
- [Lose Fat and Avoid Disease - The Current Evidence for Exercise](https://nw-sc.co.uk/lose-fat-and-avoid-disease-the-current-evidence-for-exercise/): Lose Fat and Avoid Disease. – The Current Evidence for Exercise….Welcome to the 5th newsletter in our Insulin Resistance Series. The previous newsletters in order are: You need to eat 5000 calories a day… Why can’t I lose weight?  Osteoarthritis, Inevitable or Preventable? Dementia – Will it affect you? The paper ‘Prevalence of Optimal Metabolic Health in Adults’  concludes: ‘up to 85% of adults are Insulin Resistant.’ Overweight or not, you probably have it. We picked a few of the many diseases that are derived from having Insulin Resistance in the previous newsletters and discussed how this mechanism occurs in each case. There are many many more diseases we could do the same with.  But, […]
- [How Can Fitness Metrics Prolong Your Lifespan?](https://nw-sc.co.uk/how-can-fitness-metrics-prolong-your-lifespan/): VO2 Max…A Predictor of Lifespan? I apologise that this newsletter has come right in the middle of our Insulin Resistance Series where have been discussing what is now accepted as the crux of modern chronic disease – Insulin Resistance. But, I came across some very interesting and flourishing science on the use of a sports orientated measure that is now being used to predict long term health. This metric, known as ‘VO2 Max’, is now considered so important as a test of health that eminent medical physiologists are suggesting it should exist in the same realm as blood pressure and heart rate! Hopefully this short but informative newsletter will shed more […]
- [Dementia - Will It Affect You?](https://nw-sc.co.uk/dementia-will-it-affect-you/): Dementia – will it affect You?If you find any value to our newsletters, please show your appreciation by donating to a vital charity we support. Magic Breakfast aims to end hunger as a barrier to education in UK schools. Please give generously. CLICK HERE to donate. Welcome to the fourth newsletter in our Insulin Resistance Series. To get a real feel for how to we got to where we are with today’s epidemic of spiralling chronic disease, I feel it’s worth understanding our Cholesterol Series first. To really begin to take responsibility for your own health, education is critical, obviously from a respected source (I do my best!). ‘Do not allow to slip […]
- [Osteoarthritis, Inevitable or Preventable?](https://nw-sc.co.uk/osteoarthritis-inevitable-or-preventable/): Osteoarthritis, Inevitable or Preventable?This next newsletter in our Insulin Resistance series will take a deep dive into Osteoarthritis and discuss the prevailing scientific thoughts behind this disabling disease. So far on our journey into metabolic health we have discussed the incredibly concerning health consequences of Insulin Resistance. In our first newsletter, You need to eat 5000 calories a day, we discussed the underlying causes of the current tsunami of chronic disease and the futility of trying to lose weight by calorie counting and high intensity exercise. In the next newsletter, Why cant I lose weight? we then investigated the origins of the growing obesity epidemic and why our current approaches to weight loss haven’t worked. We also considered […]
- [Why Can't I Lose Weight?](https://nw-sc.co.uk/why-cant-i-lose-weight/): It’s the Insulin, Stupid! Welcome to the second in our Insulin Resistance series. It’s important to have read and understood the first newsletter in the series: You need to eat 5000 calories a day… If your serious about weight loss and health you have to take time to understand a little about the topic. Our nutritional needs are individual and specific to us. Too often people think it’s ‘someone else’s responsibility‘ and seek help in the form of generic nonsense such as diet clubs or weight loss books. The landscape of weight loss attempts is littered with people paying huge amounts to personal trainers in what is an unregulated profession (oftentimes with just […]
- [You Need To Eat 5000 Calories A Day...](https://nw-sc.co.uk/you-need-to-eat-5000-calories-a-day/): You need to eat 5000 calories per day…. …to survive on NATO’s Northern flank, Artic Norway in Winter with temperatures as low as -40, otherwise you die. The Royal Marines Commando’s have been tasked with a long term responsibility in the region:‘keep the Bear out of the back garden’ (Norway has a small northern border with Russia). Every year the unrelenting Royal Marines Mountain and Arctic Warfare Cadre takes place through January to March. One of the main reasons seasoned Marines fail this selection process is food, or lack of it. The golden rule in this environment is you need to eat a minimum […]
- [Who is the Worlds Greatest Athlete?](https://nw-sc.co.uk/who-is-the-worlds-greatest-athlete/): Happy Christmas to all our patients, thank you for supporting us through the past year, yes, the picture above is the same mountain that’s on the wall in my room – Elidir Fawr. (Named after a legendary warrior king of the 6th century also known as Eliffer Gosgorddfawr (Elidir of the Great Army)). We hope to continue the good work with you all next year. As a look forward to the new year, we will be delving into the intricacies of humans and sugar and the creation of a growing epidemic of insidious Insulin resistance that is now considered to be the significant underlying […]
- [Can Stiffness be Helpful?](https://nw-sc.co.uk/can-stiffness-be-helpful/): Can Stiffness be Helpful?  Welcome to the last newsletter in our series on the myths of stretching, mobility and stiffness. The previous newsletters are ‘‘You don’t have tight muscles!’ and ‘The Cult of ‘Tight’ Muscles and Pain….’ The observant reader will get the sense of continuity regarding this topic and our previous series on ‘Pain and the Brain’. Thanks for all the feedback on this topic so far. We appreciate this undermines much of what is still being purported by many Personal Trainers, Yoga and Pilates Instructors. However, even in unregulated professions such as those, the hallmark of a skilled operator is someone who keeps abreast of scientific developments and […]
- [The Cult of 'Tight Muscles' and Pain...](https://nw-sc.co.uk/the-cult-of-tight-muscles-and-pain/): The Cult of ‘Tight Muscles’ and Pain..This is the second of three newsletters focusing on the dogma of stretching, tight muscles and the relation to pain. It is worth starting with the first one if you haven’t read it: You don’t have tight muscles! For your interest, some of our previous newsletters have examined critical areas of health such as:Cholesterol, Pain,  Women’s Health and Migraine. Following this series we will be taking a deep dive into Insulin Resistance, now considered to be the main contributing factor for most chronic diseases such as cancer, heart disease, diabetes II, crones disease, celiac disease, rheumatoid arthritis, and dementia especially Alzheimer’s. It is still a daily challenge to help patients ‘unlearn’ the nonsense of tight […]
- [You Don't Have Tight Muscles!](https://nw-sc.co.uk/you-dont-have-tight-muscles/):                         Why you can stop worrying about stiffness…Welcome to our next newsletter. Thanks for all the feedback on our Pain and the Brain Series.  This newsletter is slightly less academically demanding and is the first of three, attempting to dispel the myths around muscle and joint tightness. The first two newsletters will explore the reasoning why stiffness/tightness is often irrelevant for pain and the last one will discuss times where stiffness and mobility might be relevant for pain and injury. “It is not by muscle, speed, or physical dexterity that great things […]
- [Sleep is a vital part of managing Low Back Pain](https://nw-sc.co.uk/sleep-is-a-vital-part-of-managing-low-back-pain/): With the breakneck pace of modern life, some people sometimes have to cut down on sleep to keep up. These days, eight hours of sleep is a luxury not everyone can afford. But the truth is, to maintain your health, you can’t afford not to. During sleep, the human body undergoes a series of stages and cycles necessary to restore as well as refresh the entire body. Sleep deprivation can take its toll on the body, affecting your energy level, mood, ability to focus and handle stress as well as overall efficiency. If you expect your body to perform to […]
- [Stop Smoking NOW: Smoking Significantly Increases Risks of Back Pain](https://nw-sc.co.uk/stop-smoking-now-smoking-significantly-increases-risks-of-back-pain/): If you have been planning on quitting cigarette smoking but can’t seem to get around it, here’s a newsflash for smokers with back pain problems: studies show smoking increases the risks of lower back pain. The January 2010 issue of the American Journal of Medicine published the results of a Finnish review of 40 studies examining the relationship between smoking and back pain. According to the team of Finnish researchers, smokers have 31% increased risk for back pain, showing strong association with disabling, chronic pain on the lower back, in particular. Additionally, reports have shown that smoking also delays healing […]
- [Arthritis – fighting inflammation naturally](https://nw-sc.co.uk/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 “wear and tear” type of arthritis, and 350,000 will have rheumatoid arthritis, an autoimmune condition affecting the whole body.  Both conditions are characterised by inflammation in the joints.    Inflammation per se is actually not a bad thing.  It is our body’s response to an injury and promotes healing.  The swelling and redness are a sign of extra […]
- [How can I become a Chiropractor?](https://nw-sc.co.uk/how-can-i-become-a-chiropractor/): Have you been thinking about becoming a chiropractor in the UK? Do you want to know how to get a chiropractic degree? In the UK there are currently two chiropractic eduction institutions at which you can study at to become a chiropractor. So how long do you need to train to become a chiropractor, what course studies or points do you need to become a chiropractor and roughly how much is a chiropractor salary? Well read on to find out more on becoming a chiropractor in the UK. Chiropractic is one of the most popularly used forms of manual therapy […]
- [New Treatment for Back and Neck Pain using McKenzie Spinal Physiotherapy in North Wales](https://nw-sc.co.uk/new-treatment-for-back-and-neck-pain-using-mckenzie-spinal-physiotherapy-in-north-wales/): Treatment Back and Neck Pain using McKenzie Spinal Physiotherapy Robin McKenzie, a New Zealand Physiotherapist, developed a technique of assessing, classifying, and treating patients with back or neck pain based on their response to repeated movements. It is a philosophy of this Spinal Physiotherapy treatment that emphasizes education in the causes and self-management of back or neck pain, how to prevent recurrences, and the importance of posture and maintaining an active lifestyle. At The North Wales Spine Clinic the process begins with a thorough history and testing of movements to identify distinct patterns of back and neck pain responses that […]
- [Sports Injuries, Athletes and Low Back Pain in Gwynedd, Conwy, Anglesey, Denbighshire and Flintshire](https://nw-sc.co.uk/sports-injuries-athletes-and-low-back-pain-in-gwynedd-and-conwy/): 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 cent of the world’s residents suffer from lower back pain at one time or another, and an athletic lifestyle offers no warranty against the problem. At The North Wales Spine Clinic we find in the Gwynedd, Conwy, Anglesey, Denbighshire and Flintshire regions, lower back pain is a common ailment among runners, cyclists, […]
- [Nutrition and Sports Injuries  - Preventing or Healing a Sports Injury](https://nw-sc.co.uk/nutrition-and-sports-injuries-preventing-or-healing-a-sports-injury/): Nutrition and Sports Injuries  – Preventing or Healing a Sports Injury. When athletes are injured, they usually turn to the traditional injury therapies – rest, icing, compression, elevation, as well as anti-inflammatory medications. Few athletes realize that in some cases unique nutritional strategies may also help them get well. The fact that nutritional aspects of recovery are overlooked is a mystery to many sports nutritionists. After all, it is clear that a major injury alters an individual’s nutritional requirements. Studies suggest, for example, that athletes who have broken their femur (the large bone in the upper part of the leg), […]
- [Stretching - Does it work?](https://nw-sc.co.uk/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 best practice? This overview of the research on stretching should help to update your understanding of what works and why – as well as what doesn’t. It hopefully will go some way to help erode the infestation of dogma prevalent in local gyms and amateur sports clubs often through […]
- [Anti-Inflammatory Foods For Pain Relief](https://nw-sc.co.uk/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 recently, when after years of telling my mum about using food as a medicine and eating anti-inflammatory foods she finally saw the benefits of diet. My mum has a right osteo-arthrtic hip joint that has been flaring up with pain the last 2-3 years. She doesn’t want hip replacement surgery so […]
- [Treatment and Avoidance of Cycling Sports Injuries](https://nw-sc.co.uk/treatment-and-avoidance-of-cycling-sports-injuries/): The Biomechanics of Bike Set Up and Avoidance of Cycling Injury In 2003 I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to venture into the Pyrenees mountain range in the south of France to witness the penultimate mountain stage of the Tour de France. It was one of the greatest stages in recent years, when Lance Armstrong fell off his bike in the final ascent only to remount, attack and put the winning time on Jan Ullrich to clinch his fifth consecutive tour victory. I had been out to see the tour before, but it wasn’t until I was on […]
- [How to Prevent Running Injuries](https://nw-sc.co.uk/how-to-prevent-running-injuries/): How to avoid common Running Injuries Runners aren’t the most injury-prone of athletes, but they’re high on the list. Here’s a review of the literature telling you what to avoid. Don’t be too upset if you have had a running-related injury during the past 12 months. After all, you’re in the majority. Scientific studies show that about 60-65% of all runners are injured during an average year (by definition, an ‘injury’ is a physical problem severe enough to force a reduction in training).  At The North Wales Spine Clinic we see many local amateurs from the Conwy, Gwynedd and Anglesey […]
- [Is Back Pain Hereditary?](https://nw-sc.co.uk/is-back-pain-hereditary/): Question: ‘Does back pain run in families? I’m 23, and I have chronic low back pain, and so do my mother, grandmother, and brother. None of us has been diagnosed with a spine condition. I’m wondering if there is some genetic link or if it’s just a coincidence that we all have back pain.’ Answer: Back pain is an extremely common problem, and it’s certainly not uncommon that you and some of your family members have back pain. Each year, 13 million people visit their GP for chronic back pain.1 This is often seen as a bizarre choice as the […]
- [Low Back Strain Treatment & Causes](https://nw-sc.co.uk/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 or a prolonged abnormal posture. For patients from the Gwynedd, Conwy and Anglesey areas low back strain accounts for 60% to 70% of mechanical low back pain presentations. Other causes we see in patients with low back pain from areas such as Llandudno, Conwy, Abergele, Bangor and […]
- [Top North Wales Golf Professional Teams up with The North Wales Spine Clinic and blows competition away whilst avoiding golf sports injuries.](https://nw-sc.co.uk/top-north-wales-golf-professional-teams-up-with-the-north-wales-spine-clinic-and-blows-competition-away-whilst-avoiding-golf-sports-injuries/): Top North Wales Golf Professional Teams up with The North Wales Spine Clinic and blows competition away whilst avoiding golf sports injuries. Matthew Tottey top North West Professional Golfer has teamed up with leading Golf Professional Iain Runcie and The North Wales Spine Clinic to help him improve his game and reduce the chance of sports injuries. Matthew played in the North Region Overseas Pro Am in Portugal on the 15th February and scored 71, 71 and 68 in consecutive rounds to blow away the competition. ‘Working with The North Wales Spine Clinic and Iain Runcie helped me up my […]
- [Trapped Nerve Shoulder Pain in patients from Caernarfon, Llangefni, Bangor, Menai Bridge, Llandudno, Conwy, Colwyn Bay and Abergele.](https://nw-sc.co.uk/trapped-nerve-shoulder-pain-in-patients-from-caernarfon-llangefni-bangor-menai-bridge-llandudno-conwy-colwyn-bay-and-abergele/): Trapped Nerve Shoulder Pain in patients from Caernarfon, Llangefni, Bangor, Menai Bridge, Llandudno, Conwy, Colwyn Bay and Abergele. Do you live in the Gwynedd, Conwy or Anglesey regions? Have you got that trapped nerve shoulder pain feeling for the first time or again? Today’s post at The North Wales Spine Clinic concerns trapped nerves in your shoulder and another form of shoulder injury – rotator cuff syndrome. At The North Wales Spine Clinic many patients with shoulder pain from Caernarfon, Llangefni, Bangor, Menai Bridge, Llandudno, Conwy, Colwyn Bay and Abergele have all kinds of thoughts running through their mind. Most […]
- [Chiropractic treatment for Non-specific Low Back Pain patients from Caernarfon, Llangefni, Llanberis, Bangor, Llandudno, Conwy, Colwyn Bay and Abergele.](https://nw-sc.co.uk/chiropractic-treatment-for-non-specific-low-back-pain-patients-from-caernarfon-llangefni-llanberis-bangor-llandudno-conwy-conwy-bay-and-abergele/): Chiropractic treatment for Non-specific Low Back Pain patients from Caernarfon, Llangefni, Llanberis, Bangor, Llandudno, Conwy, Colwyn Bay and Abergele. A portion of patients from Caernarfon, Llangefni, Llanberis, Bangor, Llandudno, Conwy, Conwy Bay and Abergele that present to the Chiropractor at The North Wales Spine Clinic with back pain fall into the category of “non-specific low back pain“.   Often by definition, no definite diagnosis is identified; therefore we attain what we call a ‘working diagnosis’.   Patients understandably want to know exactly what the problem is and many Practitioners will try and oblige.   This often leads to an erroneous […]
- [Are you a Gwynedd, Conwy, Anglesey, Denbighshire or Flintshire resident? Have you tried Sports Massage for Low Back Pain treatment?](https://nw-sc.co.uk/are-you-a-llandudno-or-conwy-resident-have-you-tried-sports-massage-for-low-back-pain-treatment/): Are you a Gwynedd, Conwy, Anglesey, Denbighshire or Flintshire resident? Have you tried Sports Massage for Low Back Pain treatment?  Does it really work for long term low back pain? At The North Wales Spine Clinic we constantly review the quality of what we do.  When it comes to low back pain we have huge amounts of experience.  When treating our patients who mainly come from Llandudno and Conwy for low back pain we apply what works for the person in front of us. We have learnt not to apply a one-size fits all approach and in fact we use numerous […]
- [Back Pain in Llandudno or Conwy?  Chiropractic & Exercise could well be the answer.](https://nw-sc.co.uk/back-pain-in-llandudno-or-conwy-chiropractic-exercise-could-well-be-the-answer/): Back Pain in Llandudno or Conwy?  Chiropractic & Exercise could well be the answer. Research studies¹?² suggest that back pain will affect as many as 4 out of 5 (80%) people in Britain, and results in 4.5 million days off work a year with 80% of adults getting a lower back pain episode at some stage during their life. Back pain affects a persons health drastically and is a leading cause why people seek Chiropractic services from The North Wales Spine Clinic. At The North Wales Spine Clinic we can help provide you with back pain relief, exercises and helpful […]
- [North Wales Spine Clinic - Why are we different?](https://nw-sc.co.uk/north-wales-spine-clinic-why-are-we-different/): 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 strive to help our patients in the management of their problems from the outset.  The following values define our unique research driven approach: Your treatment should work quickly Treatment plans should be cost-effective We should communicate clearly with your GP Our clinicians approach should be safe and based on the very latest research ‘Self help’ , ‘Education’, ‘Empowerment’, ‘Value’ and ‘Quality’ are our aims Ease of movement of […]
- [Snowdonia Sports Injuries. Chiropractor? Osteopath? Physiotherapists? Or Pre Conditioning & Prevention?](https://nw-sc.co.uk/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? We may get arm pain or knee pain and chose to seek the attention of a Physiotherapist, back pain or neck pain and ask the advice of an Osteopath or Chiropractor.  The types of sports injuries vary according to the sport but one thing is for certain, a common theme is lack […]
- [Skiing Fitness - Personal Training Conwy, Gwynedd & Anglesey](https://nw-sc.co.uk/skiing-fitness-personal-training-conwy-gwynedd-anglesey/): The North Wales Spine Clinic is warning people to take extra care this ski season, especially if they are unfit or do not regularly hit the slopes. According to The North Wales Spine Clinic, skiers are most likely to injure themselves after 3pm on the third day of a skiing holiday[1]. This is due to the fact that after a few days of skiing using unaccustomed muscles, skiers become confident but are physically tired, and their capability isn’t necessarily matched to their confidence. According to Advanced Fitness Trainer at The North Wales Spine Clinic ‘It is often assumed that a […]
- [Slipped Disc's in Gwynedd, Conwy, Anglesey, Denbighshire and Flintshire](https://nw-sc.co.uk/slipped-discs-in-gwynedd-conwy-anglesey/): The dreaded slipped disc back pain is something we think most people fear and we have many Chiropractic patients from Gwynedd, Conwy, Anglesey, Denbighshire and Flintshire who often comment about this. There are many times a patient will walk into The North Wales Spine Clinic and say they think they have a slipped disc. It is the slipped disc that is causing their neck pain or lower back pain. Many patients with back pain or neck pain also ask what is a slipped disc? It hopefully should help you see if you really do have a problem with the disc in […]
- [How to improve your Golf Swing!](https://nw-sc.co.uk/improve-your-golf-swing/): At The North Wales Spine Clinic we not only focus on reducing pain and injuries in a safe and effective way but also on sports performance in Conwy, Gwynedd and Anglesey.   This commentary concerns golf and how to reduce your handicap, avoid golf sports injuries such as back pain and shoulder pain and importantly play consistently better golf.  Our team consists of Postural & Sports Performance specialists, Sports Chiropractors, Bangor University Health and Fitness Manager Dave Jones and former Welsh squad coach with 36 years experience as a Golf Professional, Iain Runcie.  This article outlines what the Pros at […]
- [Golf in Conwy, Gwynedd & Anglesey - Sports Injury - Low Back Pain ](https://nw-sc.co.uk/878/): Low Back Pain in Golf Sports injuries causing lower back pain are one of the most common golf-related sports injuries. The incidence of golf-related lower back sports injury ranges from 15% to 34% in the amateur golfer and 22% to 24% in the professional. Collectively, the incidence of lower back pain in the male golfer is 25% to 36% and 22% to 27% in the female golfer. According to various studies Chiropractors are more often sought to manage the incidence of low back pain in golf. A study entitled Golf-related lower back injuries: an epidemiological survey by McHardy et al., […]
- [Chiropractic Treatment in Gwynedd, Conwy and Anglesey](https://nw-sc.co.uk/chiropractic-treatment-in-gwynedd-conwy-and-anglesey/): What is a Chiropractor? This is a common question asked by the population of Bangor, Caernarfon, Menai Bridge, Llanfairfechan, Penmaenmawr, Llandudno, Conwy and Colwyn Bay at The North Wales Spine Clinic. Derived from Greek, chiropractic means ‘to perform with hands’, which suggests that the manual treatment of the joints and muscles of the body is the most important part of the chiropractic treatment. Chiropractic has been used for thousands of years, with evidence of the ancient Egyptians and Greeks using it, although modern chiropractic treatments, as we know them today, were not founded until 1895 when American doctor Daniel David […]
- [Acupuncture in Conwy, Gwynedd and Anglesey for back and neck pain, sciatica, headaches and shoulder pain](https://nw-sc.co.uk/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 effective treatment plans.  Whilst serving areas in North Wales such as Gwynedd, Conwy and Anglesey we use treatments such as Chiropractic, Acupuncture, Massage, Neuro-muscular and Core Stabilisation, OPT (Optimum Performance Training) exercise programmes, Osteopathy and Physiotherapy techniques. The focus of this post is our use of Acupuncture […]
- [Gwynedd Chiropractor - Back Pain - Causes?](https://nw-sc.co.uk/gwynedd-chiropractor-back-pain-causes/): Case Study: A Gwynedd patient presented for Chiropractic treatment for the relief of low back pain  and sciatica at The North Wales Spine Clinic.  She had used Chiropractic treatment in Gwynedd previously to good effect Our Gwynedd Chiropractor directed her to further investigation which revealed spinal stenosis as the diagnosis and therefore dictated the type of treatment applied. Our patient presented with chronic back pain and new symptoms of sciatica.  She had undergone a disc removal operation some 20 years ago.  She was in severe pain and needed professional help and reassurance.  At The North Wales Spine Clinic our Gwynedd […]
- [North Wales - Sports Injury - Hip Pain](https://nw-sc.co.uk/north-wales-sports-injury-hip-pain/): Hip Labrum Tear Injury and Treatment in Conwy, Gwynedd and Anglesey Explained One particular cause of hip pain is the sports injury hip labrum tear. In recent years, advances in the medical knowledge of hip injuries have highlighted the problem of a torn Acetabular Labrum. This owes much to the pioneering work of Cambridge based orthopaedic surgeon Richard Villar. In the past, it had been said that “the hip was impossible to arthroscope”, because of its anatomical structure, but this only served to stiffen Villar’s resolve to prove this statement wrong. By developing specially adapted surgical equipment and devising a […]
- [As a Gwynedd, Conwy and Anglesey Chiropractor at The North Wales Spine Clinic, how do I help prevent relapse of back pain, neck pain, sciatica or trapped nerves?](https://nw-sc.co.uk/as-a-gwynedd-conwy-and-anglesey-chiropractor-at-the-north-wales-spine-clinic-how-do-i-help-prevent-relapse-and-further-pain/): You’ve blown a disc!  It’s your hamstrings.  You’ve twisted your pelvis.  Worn discs! Torn muscles? These are the classic statements often reiterated after a patient relapses.  But what do they mean?  Do discs just ‘blow’?  Hamstrings misbehave of their own accord?  Pelvises ‘twist’?! Discs just ‘wear out‘? Muscles ‘pull’? Not really…. So why do so many people in the Conwy, Gwynedd and Anglesey areas get regular reoccurring problems such as back pain, neck pain, sciatica, joint pain and sports injuries despite seeing Chiropractors, Osteopaths and Physiotherapists? Current research suggests that muscular and skeletal problems are about ‘control’.  Now, I’m not […]
- [North Wales Chiropractic, Osteopathy or Physiotherapy.  What’s your diagnosis?](https://nw-sc.co.uk/north-wales-chiropractic-osteopathy-or-physiotherapy-what%e2%80%99s-your-diagnosis/): As a Chiropractor serving Gwynedd, Conwy and Anglesey I see many patients from local towns such as Colwyn Bay, Llandudno, Conwy, Penmaenmawr, Llanfairfechan, Bangor, Caernarfon and Abergele with neck pain or back pain at The North Wales Spine Clinic.  The first and one of the most important steps with new patients is a thorough history. One particular question that brings about an amazing variation of responses refers to previous treatment from other clinicians.  I will always ask ‘what was the diagnosis?’  Responses range from blank stares, the rather indistinct ‘it was something to do with a twisted pelvis’, the old […]
- [3 Chiropractic Steps to Low Back Pain Relief in Conwy, Gwynedd and Anglesey](https://nw-sc.co.uk/3-chiropractic-steps-to-low-back-pain-relief-in-conwy-gwynedd-and-anglesey/): In many cases of chronic low back pain, early and aggressive treatment produces optimum results for the patient. Our Conwy Chiropractor has found the following three-step approach highly effective: spinal manipulation of the lumbopelvic area, along with the adjunctive therapies of rehabilitative exercise and external supports. Step 1: Spinal Manipulation A “two-to-three-week regimen of daily spinal manipulations by an experienced Chiropractor ” brought significant improvement in 81 percent of totally disabled patients with chronic low back and referred leg pain, as reported in a study by Kirkaldy-Willis and Cassidy. The 238 subjects in this study were from a university back […]
- [Back Pain in North Wales – Causes?](https://nw-sc.co.uk/back-pain-in-north-wales-%e2%80%93-causes/): Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD) is a gradual process that may compromise the spine and cause back pain. DDD is relatively common and as a Chiropractor serving Anglesey, Gwynedd and Conwy I find it’s a common diagnosis amongst people in North Wales. In this discussion our North Wales Chiropractor addresses one of the causes of back pain – Degenerative Disc Disease in the lumbar (low back) spine. Degenerative Changes to a Disc Degenerative changes in the spine are often referred to those that cause the loss of normal structure and/or function. The intervertebral disc is one structure prone to the degenerative […]
- [I live in North Wales, can a Chiropractor help reduce back pain or neck pain?  ](https://nw-sc.co.uk/512/): At The North Wales Spine Clinic many patients find us by searching Chiropractors in North Wales, Chiropractors Conwy, Chiropractors Gwynedd or Chiropractors Anglesey. The first few questions patients ask are – Can Chiropractic help reduce my pain?  Is the Chiropractor registered? And what happens when I see the Chiropractors at The North Wales Spine Clinic? The answer to the first question complex and depends on what is wrong with you, the answer to the second is ‘yes, and the third is covered below with extracts from the Chiropractic regulatory body guidelines. As Chiropractors serving Conwy, Gwynedd and Anglesey we find […]
- [Wallet Sciatica - Lower Back Pain – Menai Bridge, Caernarfon, Bangor, Llanfairfechan, Penmaenmawr, Conwy, Colwyn Bay, Llandudno and Abergele.](https://nw-sc.co.uk/wallet-sciatica-lower-back-pain-%e2%80%93-menai-bridge-caernarfon-bangor-llanfairfechan-penmaenmawr-conwy-colwyn-bay-llandudno-and-abergele/): As a North Wales Chiropractor I often find Wallet Sciatica in patients from Conwy, Gwynedd and Anglesey. Have you ever considered your lower back pain or sciatica nerve damage may be caused by your habit of putting your wallet in your back pocket? Well today’s article looks at another cause of lower back pain and leg pain by wallet neuropathy or hip pocket syndrome. Wallet sciatica is also sometimes referred to as hip-pocket syndrome, wallet neuritis, wallet neuropathy, fat wallet syndrome or credit carditis. The problem is really a lower back pain condition called piriformis syndrome. I know a few male patients who have somehow learnt […]
- [Sports Injuries - North Wales - Frontal Knee Pain](https://nw-sc.co.uk/sports-injuries-north-wales-frontal-knee-pain/): At The North Wales Spine Clinic our Chiropractor who serves the Conwy, Gwynedd and Anglesey regions is also a registered Chiropractor with the International Federation of Sports Chiropractic.  His experience includes All Blacks, International Rugby stars, Olympic level Athletes and national teams.  He himself has represented the country as a Swimmer, played rugby for North Wales Youth and was the Royal Marine Commandos Welterweight boxing champion with over 60 undefeated fights. In a series of articles on Sports Injuries in North Wales and Chiropractic he hopes to give some understanding to the cause, effects and treatment of Sports Injuries. T […]
- [Sports Injuries - North Wales - Shoulder Injuries](https://nw-sc.co.uk/sports-injuries-north-wales-shoulder-injuries/): At The North Wales Spine Clinic our Chiropractor who serves the Conwy, Gwynedd and Anglesey regions is also a registered Chiropractor with the International Federation of Sports Chiropractic.  His experience includes All Blacks, International Rugby stars, Olympic level Athletes and national teams.  He himself has represented the country as a Swimmer, played rugby for North Wales Youth and was the Royal Marine Commandos Welterweight boxing champion. with over 60 undefeated fights. In a series of articles on Sports Injuries in North Wales and Chiropractic he hopes to give some understandin to the cause, effects and treatment of Sports Injuries. This […]
- [Trapped Nerve Neck Pain Relief in Conwy, Anglesey and Gwynedd](https://nw-sc.co.uk/trapped-nerve-neck-pain-relief-in-conwy-anglesey-and-gwynedd/): Recently at The North Wales Spine Clinic we seem to have had many patients coming in because they wake up and get a sudden neck pain. The first thing they all say is I think I have a “pinched nerve in my neck” trying to look at me with their neck stuck in a torticollis position. This is a classic story many chiropractors will tell you they have seen when people come in looking for neck pain relief after waking up with a wry neck. So we will briefly go through the two most common causes of a pinched nerve […]
- [Chiropractors, Cluster and Migraine Headaches in Conwy, Gwynedd and Anglesey](https://nw-sc.co.uk/chiropractors-cluster-and-migraine-headaches-in-conwy-gwynedd-and-anglesey/): As a North Wales Chiropractor I see lot of people suffering headaches in the Conwy, Gwynedd and Anglesey regions on a daily basis with headaches being the most common new neurological symptom seen by general practitioners and neurologists in the UK¹. Thankfully cluster headaches are not a common headache to experience by people in the Conwy, Gwynedd and Anglesey areas. Cluster headaches were termed the ‘suicide headache’ by American neurologist Dr. Bayard Horton. Remember though a cluster headache is not a migraine headache. So read on to find out more about cluster headaches. Cluster Headaches Symptoms Cluster headaches are classified […]
- [Chiropractic & Neck Pain treatment in Conwy, Gwynedd and Anglesey](https://nw-sc.co.uk/chiropractic-neck-pain-treatment-in-conwy-gwynedd-and-anglesey/): What is neck pain?  What causes neck pain? Patients that come to The North Wales Spine Clinic from Conwy, Gwynedd and Anglesey present with many different forms of neck pain. There are numerous structures in the neck that can cause neck pain and therefore a great deal of labels for neck pain exist such as degenerative disc disease, whiplash, a herniated disc or a pinched nerve in the neck. Another term for neck pain is cervical pain. Other neck pain symptoms? Neck pain is commonly associated with a dull aching pain in the neck and arms. Sometimes neck pain is […]
- [Osteopathy, Physiotherapy & Chiropractic in the Gwynedd, Conwy and Anglesey Areas.](https://nw-sc.co.uk/osteopathy-physiotherapy-chiropractic-in-the-gwynedd-conwy-and-anglesey-areas/): One of the first questions asked by patients in my practice as a Chiropractor serving Gwynedd, Conwy and Anglesey is what’s the difference between a North Wales Chiropractor, Osteopath 0r Physiotherapist?  Well firstly most professionals, be they Chiropractors, Physiotherapists or Osteopaths work slightly differently, it tends to be a personal thing. To find out how I became a Chiropractor in the Gwynedd, Conwy and Anglesey areas and how my approach is different from a lot of Chiropractors take a look at Our Story. I have worked alongside Physiotherapists at Olympic level sports to Occupational Health; I have friends who are […]
- [Sciatica, Pain Relief, Treatment and Causes in Gwynedd, Conwy and Anglesey](https://nw-sc.co.uk/sciatica-pain-relief-treatment-and-causes-in-gwynedd-conwy-and-anglesey/): Confused with what is going on with your leg. Are you experiencing severe leg pain? Do you think it is sciatica pain? It is a common in the Gwynedd, Conwy and Anglesey areas to hear people complaining about their sciatica pain or worrying if they have sciatica. So what is sciatica and what can you do for sciatica pain relief? How do you even spell it sciatic, siactica? Well it is sciatica and lots of patients who attend  The North Wales Spine Clinic with low back pain and/or leg pain ask if they have it and if we can help […]
- [Muscle Strain or Pulled Muscle?](https://nw-sc.co.uk/muscle-strain-or-pulled-muscle/): Muscle Strain – Pulled Muscle Have you ever wondered if you have a muscle strain? What are pulled muscle symptoms? Today we will look at what a strained muscle is and how you can tell the difference between pulling a muscle and other soft tissue injuries. There have been many times patients have come in to The North Wales Spine Clinic with lower back pain and they tell us they have pulled a muscle in their back. So is lower back pain always just a simple muscle strain? When you got out of bed or bent over to clean your teeth did […]
- [Sports Injuries - Golf's big 5 in Anglesey, Conwy & Gwynedd!](https://nw-sc.co.uk/sports-injuries-golfs-big-5/): 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 playing golf, several are seen frequently. The most common complaints in golfers are the lower back pain, wrist pain, shoulder pain, elbow pain, and hip pain. The speed and force of the swing are often the cause of golf injuries, but they can also be attributed to […]
- [Trapped Nerve Lower Back Pain Relief](https://nw-sc.co.uk/trapped-nerve-lower-back-pain-relief/): Patients from local areas such as Llandudno, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, Llanfairfechan, Bangor, Menai Bridge and Caernarfon are coming to The North Wales Spine Clinic because they are struggling with a trapped nerve and are looking for back pain relief. So we thought we would say a bit today for people suffering from a trapped nerve looking for lower back pain relief. As is widely mentioned and commonly known lower back pain is a very common health problem for many adults. So in this low back pain article we will briefly discuss what can cause a trapped nerve in your lower […]
- [Can I see a Chiropractor on the NHS in Gwynedd, Conwy or Anglesey?](https://nw-sc.co.uk/chiropractor/): The answer to the question of whether or not you can see a chiropractor on the NHS (National Health Service) is Yes and No. It is unfortunately a post code lottery as to whether your Local Health Board has a contract set up with a local clinic that your GP can refer you to for an NHS paid Chiropractor.  This article applies to people living in Colwyn Bay, Llandudno, Conwy, Penmaenmawr, Llanfairfechan, Bangor, Bethesda, Caernarfon, Menai Bridge and Beaumaris. The National Health Service in the UK still bizarrely classifies Chiropractic as a complimentary therapy, which means it falls outside the […]
- [Many patients from Bangor, Llandudno and Conwy often ask what is the Cause of Back Pain?](https://nw-sc.co.uk/another-news-item/): 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. Do you want to know more about back pain – condition or symptoms? Back pain can occur in different places on your spine and can be displayed in a variety of symptoms. You could be describing back pain when you have actually have neckpain, upper back pain, lower back […]
- [Many patients from Llandudno, Conwy and Bangor ask - can Pillows help with neck pain and headaches?](https://nw-sc.co.uk/another-blog-post/): Many patients from Gwynedd, Conwy and Anglesey come into The North Wales Spine Clinic and ask what we think is the best cervical neck pillow for them to sleep on. We believe that a good cervical neck pillow is important in helping you sleep better and especially for neck pain and headache sufferers. So we hope the following information about cervical neck pillow will help neck pain sufferers in a decision to choose the best cervical neck pillow for yourself to sleep on. Best Cervical Neck Pillow There is such a wide variety of cervical neck pillows that are marketed […]

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- [Sports](https://nw-sc.co.uk/for-sports/): Improving your game and preventing injuries What does Pain mean? Neuromuscular Control Chronic Injuries Corrective Exercise & Performance Specialists Sports Chiropractic Our Experience We can help you to improve your game and prevent injures Having worked at the highest levels of sport with Olympians, International Rugby, Athletics and NBA Basketball stars, we know how to make you perform better.  We also know how to treat injuries, in fact we are so confident in our approach that we record the outcomes of our treatments and consistently see superior results.  We have the unique range of skills that mean we can help […]
- [Occupational](https://nw-sc.co.uk/for-corporatescompanies/): Corporate Benefits Our Corporate Services Group Health Workshops One-to-One Consultations On-site Services Our Clients Corporate Rates Benefits of working with us With extensive experience in muscular and skeletal problems in the occupational environment we offer affordable solutions for companies who want to protect the welfare of their staff and increase productivity whilst decreasing time lost due to sickness. We have worked in many companies ranging from big national corporate companies to smaller private businesses. We provide an easy, low maintenance, low cost framework that has significant effects on employee health and morale whilst helping the company become more productive. The […]
- [Questions](https://nw-sc.co.uk/questions-about-your-treatment/): How can the clinicians at The North Wales Spine Clinic help you? Can a spinal bone really ‘go out of place’ and can discs ‘slip’? So what does happen to the spine? Why is a course of treatment necessary? Is it possible to be treated too much and too often? What factors cause spinal problems? Is it safe? How can the clinicians at The North Wales Spine Clinic help you? The spine is an intricate and sophisticated structure. So when things go wrong it requires a unique expertise to diagnose the many and varied conditions that result. We have that […]
- [Our Clinical Focus](https://nw-sc.co.uk/home/about/clinical-focus/): Our clinic is a progressive research driven Chiropractic, Muscular and Skeletal Injury Rehabilitation and Sports Performance practice serving Conwy, Gwynedd and Anglesey.   We are dedicated to the Diagnosis, treatment and management of conditions of the Muscular and Skeletal system and are fully registered with the General Chiropractic Council (GCC) the International Federation of Sports Chiropractic (FICS) and the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPS). The North Wales Spine Clinic also boasts a fully equipped exercise rehabilitation and sports performance suite providing a much more longer term solution to painful conditions and the opportunity to specifically increase sports performance. Our clinical focus […]
- [Home](https://nw-sc.co.uk/home/): Whatever your age, sport or occupation you don’t have to live with pain. Having a ‘bad back’ does not have to take over your life, if you want to wave goodbye to long-term back pain, nerve pain, sciatica, neck pain and stiffness for good, the team at The North Wales Spine Clinic can show you how. If you live in Conwy, Gwynedd or Anglesey and the answer is ‘yes’ to any of the questions below contact us first on 01492 621380. Q. Do you suffer from back pain? Q. Do people comment about your ‘poor posture’? Q. Is joint pain […]
- [Our Story](https://nw-sc.co.uk/home/about/): The North Wales Spine Clinic is more than just an individual; it’s a new and advanced total health concept with a whole array of skills aimed at long-term solutions for muscular and skeletal pain. In ‘Our Story’ you wont find personal biographies stating how ‘good’ we are as individuals, our focus is your health not our own ego’s.  Experienced health practitioners know it takes a range of different skills to fix complex physical problems like back or neck pain. Any enquires regards accreditation as Registered Healthcare Professionals can be satisfied by reading Our Clinical Focus. As leading clinicians we pride […]


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