We have moved to Waverley Road
In December 2020 the clinic successfully moved from Spa Road to around the corner in Waverley Rd, it is a lovely ground floor premises with disabled access. The clinic is part of the QTA dance studio building, but has a separate entrance and is blocked off from the dance studio due to careful COVID precaution measures. Kathryn Smith, the chiropractor,[...]
Covid-19 and patient safety at KRS Chriropractic Clinic
If you , or anyone in your household are experiencing any of the following symptoms, we politely ask that you do not attend your appointment; HIGH TEMPERATURE NEW CONTINUOUS COUGH LOSS OF SMELL OR TASTE People entering Clinics are asked to: ✓ Arrive at your appointment time (not early or late) ✓ Wash your hands thoroughly ✓ Follow all advice[...]
Risk Factors for Spinal Degeneration
As we age, the discs in our spine start to naturally break down due to normal, everyday living . This is commonly referred to as disc degeneration and can result in pain in the neck and/or back area–pain that is felt by almost half of the population 40 years of age or older . For those over 80, this rate[...]
Chiropractic Effective for Tension Headache
With headaches being one of the most common nervous system disorders worldwide, affecting almost 50 percent of the population at least once annually, finding a way to relieve them is important to when it comes to improving quality of life for a large number of people. Certainly there are several different types of headaches–migraines, cluster headaches, and medication-overuse headaches, for[...]
Preventing Sciatica
Learning the risk factors of sciatica can help you minimize your risk of developing it. A recent study sheds light onto what makes you more likely to develop sciatica. The study evaluated 5261 participants aged 40-60. Researchers collected data on participants’ occupational class, physical and psychosocial working conditions, body mass index, smoking, leisure-time physical activity, and history of neck and[...]
Why Chiropractic is Superior for Musculoskeletal Pain
Countless studies have demonstrated that chiropractic care is a safe and effective way to treat musculoskeletal complaints like back pain, neck pain, or sciatica. Now a new study from Switzerland has looked at the relative benefits of chiropractic compared to medical care for the most common types of pain issues. In this study, the authors examined data from people who reported[...]