Men's Health Week - The Pain Men Silently Put Up With (And Shouldn't)
Men’s Health Week runs from 15th to 21st June this year, encouraging men of all ages to pay closer attention to their health and to seek help when something does not feel right.
One of the most consistent patterns seen in chiropractic practice is men who arrive having quietly managed pain for a very long time before taking action.
Months of lower back ache. Neck stiffness that has been there ‘for as long as I can remember.’ A shoulder that has not moved properly since an old sports injury.
Research from the Men’s Health Forum has found that men visit their GP significantly less often than women and are more likely to delay seeking help for physical symptoms.
For musculoskeletal problems, this delay can mean something straightforward to address becomes considerably more complex over time.
The NHS recommends physical activity as one of the most effective approaches for managing and preventing back pain, which is one of the leading causes of disability in the UK. Common issues we see in men include:
• Lower back pain linked to long hours at a desk, heavy work, or prolonged driving
• Neck pain and headaches from sustained screen use
• Shoulder problems from sport, repetitive lifting or overhead work
Chiropractic care focuses on assessing how the joints and muscles of the spine and body are working, and supporting them to function more comfortably.
It does not require surgery or medication and is often a practical first step for many types of musculoskeletal pain.
If there is something you have been putting off, this week is as good a time as any to take that first step.