Mobility

Back Pain Remedies: The Alternative to Pills

For most people back pain is not necessarily serious and will disappear after a short while. What makes it such a pressing issue is the amount of people it affects. It is the biggest cause of absence from work in the UK.

NHS statistics state that chronic back pain costs the NHS £1.3 million every day.

The onset of back pain can vary from person to person.

Causes of back pain include physical work, things like frequent bending, sudden movements, lifting something particularly heavy, being static for a long period of time.

Often psychological factors such as stress and anxiety can have an impact on back pain.

Pain related to the back can extend to other parts of the body. Sometimes pain in the lower back pain can be felt all the way down the back or side of your leg. Upper or middle back pain can cause a burning sensation or sharp pain and you may feel muscles are tense. Neck pain and stiffness can be coupled with headaches when suffering from whiplash.

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The benefits of Skype meetings between Healthcare Professionals and the Public

Only yesterday, news channels broke the story that doctors across the country are going to trial Skype appointments (a tool enabling online video conferencing) with your doctor.

The idea is to make better use of modern day technology and improve access to GPs – who are getting harder and harder to get hold of.

The idea of using technology to improve patient experience is not a novel idea.

We spoke to Bhavin Morjaria of Talking Therapy, an internet therapy company which allows you to talk to a therapist face to face from the comfort of your own home or office, bringing “the therapist to you”, is already locked on to this new way of getting excellent treatment in an efficient way.

What are your thoughts on using technology to treat patients?

“I think it is a fantastic idea and definitely the way forward. It allows patients to remain in the comfort of their own home, thus saving them time and money. Many people who require this sort of therapy often don’t have the means to get to face to face meetings or are post trauma patients who have physical inhibitions meaning that they cannot get to necessary sessions.

For the therapist, they too benefit – not only can they see more people in a day, they can be more flexible with their work timings. It’s a fantastic innovation for everyone involved.

With Talking Therapy, we have currently developed a secure environment where people can discuss issues with fully qualified therapists without worrying about privacy and confidentiality. We are hoping to roll this out into all areas of healthcare where there is a requirement to save money and time – Doctor/Patient, Occupational Therapist/Patient, Nurse/Care Home Patient, the options are limitless.”
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How to Get the Most Out of Your Walking Stick

If you need help supporting yourself despite being able to walk reasonably well, the walking stick might just be the perfect mobility aid for you. Walking sticks offer support and give you the extra balance you need whilst walking or standing.

Using a walking stick may seem like the simplest thing in the world; however you can get even more out of this useful aid with a few handy tips.
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