Winter care Christmas and New Year celebrations are now over, you may have added on a few festive pounds and the long British winter has just got colder! These are some of the reasons why January and February can be a rather depressing time and can encourage us to shelter indoors, be less active and [...]
Read moreGolf is a unique sport which is growing in popularity around the world. It can be played regardless of age, gender and skill level. Golfers are prone to a number of injuries, with low back pain being one of the most common. It is estimated that low back pain accounts for 26-52% of golf specific [...]
Read moreWhy are low back injuries common during and after gardening? From when the gardening season begins in spring and until the end of the summer chiropractors have an influx of patients with back pain caused by over-zealous gardening. The main cause of back pain when gardening is prolonged stretching and overuse of the ligaments and [...]
Read moreThe joy of preparing for a new baby is diminished for many women by persistent back pain during pregnancy, causing stress and frustration due to the lack of effective treatment available. For this reason, it is important to know as much as possible about why you may be experiencing back pain as well as effective [...]
Read moreWhat is osteoporosis? Osteoporosis, literally meaning ‘porous bones’ is a condition in which your bones become brittle, fragile and prone to fractures. The internal structure of your bones becomes less dense through the increase in bone loss and reduction in bone formation that can occur with ageing or after the menopause. This makes bones weaker and less [...]
Read moreWhat is a good posture? ‘Pelvic neutral’ is a good lower body posture to assume. One way to find this position is to lie on the ground with your knees bent, keeping your feet on the floor. Tilt your pelvis backwards, flattening your lower back against the floor, then tilt your pelvis forwards by arching [...]
Read moreKeep on exercising!! During the excitement of Christmas we can forget to exercise. Why not go for Christmas walks with your family or friends? Walking, dancing to Christmas music and bicycle riding are all great ways to stay healthy over Christmas. Even helping out around the house is good for keeping in shape. Winter fashion [...]
Read moreWhat is frozen shoulder? Frozen Shoulder, or ‘adhesive capsulitis’, is an extremely painful condition in which the shoulder becomes slowly and increasingly immobile. The condition can occur out of the blue but often follows a mild injury to the shoulder, such as falling onto the outstretched hand. Jarring through the shoulder may start off the [...]
Read moreLook after your legs and they will look after you Your feet, knees and hips are in constant demand throughout the day and often under pressure. Chiropractors are trained to look at how the hips, knees and feet affect – and are affected by – the rest of your body, especially your spine. This article [...]
Read moreIf you are like most “DIYers”, the tasks you are taking on are likely to be far removed from your normal every day activities. Failing to remember this simple fact is the main reason why so many DIY enthusiasts suffer aches and pains, particularly in their backs. This article will help you prevent injury and guide [...]
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