Back pain is the largest cause of disability in the UK and specifically, lower back pain (LBP) accounts for 11% of all disability in the country (NHS 2016) making it something that we see everywhere, be it: personally (you have it or have had it) at home (family, friends, flatmates, probably your pets as well) […] Read More
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Smile to fight back pain!
Is the stress affecting my back? The simple answer is – Yes! Many doctors who specialise in back problems are now seeing a direct link between stress and chronic back problems The reason is that our ancestors used the: “flight or fight” system to survive. This means that they had to be ready to fight […] Read More
Can Physiotherapy help with back pain relief?
Absolutely! Back pain is a common problem which affects 4 out of 5 of us at any one time. The good news is that 75-90% of people with back pain get better within a few weeks. Most back pain (85%) is non – specific and can be attributed to the mechanics of your back with […] Read More
When I Met the New Sports Massage Therapist, Hus Torgut
This blog post is written by Miriam De Zeeuw, one of our valued customers at Kensington Physio. Have you ever thought that you need a good quality sports massage, but are not sure where to go? There are so many therapists out there, and I have to be honest, there’s such a difference in standard. […] Read More
Disc Degeneration is not due to wear and tear!
Are we wearing out? It is a common held belief that disc degeneration of the spine is a result of aging and ‘wear & Tear’ from mechanical overload or injury. However recent research strongly disputes this argument! The Twin Study: Disc Degeneration The Twin Spine Study which initially started in 1991 looked at both identical […] Read More
Mindfulness and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy: Help with Chronic Low Back pain
Chronic Low Back Pain Can be a debilitating problem for many – trapped in repeated cycles of pain! Sufferers can often go through repeated imaging, failed therapeutic treatments and regular prescribed painkillers all to no avail. This can be frustrating, stressful and lead to anxiety for many. CBT: The Evidence However there is growing evidence […] Read More