Links

Affordable MRI scans

Vista Diagnostics - http://www.vistadiagnostics.co.uk

Orthopaedic and ergonomic supplies

The Back Shop - http://www.thebackshop.co.uk
Sell ergonomic products and back care equipment. Retail back care products, ergonomic equipment, orthopaedic chairs, orthopaedic beds, berg furniture, massage chairs, zero gravity chairs and all kinds of orthopaedic furniture.

The Back Care Warehouse - http://www.thebackcarewarehouse.co.uk
A range of products for the relief of back pain and improvement of posture.

Other sources of information and support

The National Back Pain Helpline - http://www.nationalbackpainhelpline.co.uk
Fibromyalgia Association UK - http://www.fibromyalgia-associationuk.org
The National Osteoporosis Society - http://www.nos.org.uk
Scoliosis Association UK - http://www.sauk.co.uk
Sciatica Helpline - http://www.sciaticahelpline.co.uk
Spinal Injuries Association - http://www.spinal.co.uk

Teaching and regulatory bodies for UK health care professionals

General Medical Council - http://www.gmc-uk.org
Organisation of Chartered Physiotherapist in Private Practice - http://www.physiofirst.org.uk
General Osteopathic Council - http://www.osteopathy.org.uk
The British Medical Acupuncture Society - http://www.medical-acupuncture.co.uk
British Osteopathic Association - http://www.osteopathy.org
British Medical Association - http://www.bma.org.uk/ap.nsf/content/home
The General Chiropractic Council - http://www.gcc-uk.org/page.cfm
The Royal College of Surgeons - http://www.rcseng.ac.uk

Therapies and Services

Osteopathy & PhysiotherapyManipulation of soft tissue and joints, and can be used to treat many types of back or neck pain as well as other parts of the body.

Sports MassageSpine Plus Osteopathy Clinic in Bow offer a range of highly skilled deep tissue massage treatments

Medical Acupuncture & AcupressureAcupuncture is a fast effective route to pain relief, through the use of fine needles inserted into trigger points in muscles.

Spinal Decompression TherapySpinal decompression therapy is a mechanical traction treatment that elongates the spine in order to release the pressure on damaged spinal discs, joints and nerves.

Swedish MassageSwedish Massage is a treatment involving a sequence of movements that specifically work to relieve muscle tension and promote relaxation of both body and mind.