Back and Neck

Looking after your back and neck is a vital part of being able to continue living the life you love. Our experts provide advice, insight and care for all manner of back and neck issues.

Monday 26 June 2017

For two decades, Wendy's life was dominated by pain that left her immobile and painkillers that wiped her out. Intimidated by gyms, but desperate for a solution, she has transitioned from pain to personal training and has never looked back.

Friday 26 May 2017

Back pain will affect a third of us this year. Nuffield Health Physiotherapy Lead, John Taylor, busts four popular myths about cause and treatment.

Monday 12 December 2016

Large and heavy breasts can be a big problem for some women. Here are six signs you should do something about them.

Thursday 1 December 2016

Sitting at a desk all day leads to pain and a reduction in fitness. Use this workout from Wellbeing Advisor Lesley Phillips to boost circulation, correct imbalances and strengthen muscles weakened by hours of desk working.

Monday 7 November 2016

MRI scanners look deep inside your body to produce detailed images. This simple animation explains the physics behind this medical marvel.

Monday 17 October 2016

Pilates has become a major wellbeing trend in recent years, but its benefits aren’t just for fitness buffs. Here’s how Clinical Pilates can work for those living with injury and a range of health conditions.

Friday 16 September 2016

Worried about radiation in medical scans? You should see how much astronauts put up with! This animation shows just how little radiation is needed to help experts diagnose and treat medical conditions.

Thursday 25 August 2016

Physiotherapist Christine Hutchinson breaks down the physiotherapy experience to give you an idea of what to expect from treatment.

Wednesday 10 August 2016

Pain can be a mysterious thing. Knowing the source of it and how to recover can be difficult on your own. Our Professional Head of Physiotherapy John Doyle explains how physiotherapists like him investigate pain.

Monday 8 August 2016

Our natural response to musculoskeletal pain is to do as little as possible. But what if that pain is persistent? Regional Clinical Lead Physiotherapist, Adam Bellis, explains how exercise can help manage pain and get you on the path to recovery.