Workshops

Back Pain Explained – Friday 8th May, 5pm

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Dave will separate Fact from Fiction and help you understand how you can beat back pain.

  • What is it?
  • Why does it cause so much trouble?
  • What can I do about it?
  • Ageing and back pain?

Myths

  • Slipped disc
  • One leg shorter than the other
  • Pelvis is out of alignment
  • Lumbago
  • Twisted pelvis
  • Trigger points

Facts

  • Referred pain
  • Dangerous symptoms to take seriously

Common treatments

  • Creams/ gels / heat packs / cold packs / ice packs / Sloans liniment/ Ralgex
  • Realignment!
  • Disc relocated
  • Rest or Move ?
  • Passive treatment
  • Active treatment

Q&A

  • Answers to your emailed questions

If you do wish to register to attend the workshop, we ask that you make a small donation to the local, Blackburn-based charity Nightsafe which we both support. Nightsafe is a lifeline for homeless people aged 16-24. You can read more about the work they do at blackburn-nightsafe.org.uk.

The link to make a donation is here and the link to register for the workshop is here.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Previous workshops

Knee, hip & ankle health with Kim & Dave – Friday 24th April, 4pm

  • Common conditions & what they mean to you.
  • Common misconceptions about pain & stiffness.
  • What to do and when:
    • Hot or cold?
    • Exercise or rest?
    • Medication or not?
  • Q&A – Answers to your emailed questions

If you do wish to register to attend the workshop, we ask that you make a small donation to the local, Blackburn-based charity Nightsafe which we both support. Nightsafe is a lifeline for homeless people aged 16-24. You can read more about the work they do at blackburn-nightsafe.org.uk.

The link to make a donation is here.