Keep 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 [...]
Read moreEighty percent of UK adults experience back pain at some stage in their lives. Back pain may be likely for some but by making simple changes to your lifestyle and ensuring you maintain a correct posture, you can help lower your risk. For example, not only can being overweight cause back pain but eating the [...]
Read moreChronic Pain is when pain has been present for more than three months. In cases of chronic pain, often you begin to move differently to reduce the pain. Over time, these different ways of moving become habitual. The muscles you are supposed to use become weak and no longer work as effectively. With chronic pain, [...]
Read moreIf you’ve ever been told you have a short leg (anisomelia), it is important to know whether the condition is functional or anatomical. Both types of short leg can cause increased stresses to the pelvis and lumbar spine, often resulting in low back, buttock, hip and leg pain. The pain is often worse when standing, [...]
Read moreWhat are headaches? Headaches can be severely disabling and are among the most common conditions for which people seek help. Adults and children suffer headaches, and there are many types, but the three most common are cervicogenic, tension and migraine. Many headaches are related to the neck or muscles around the neck and head and [...]
Read morePosture refers to the carriage of the body as we sit, stand, walk, kneel or squat. It is determined by the structure of the body which may be influenced by genetic and emotional factors. Our modern lifestyles, combined with forces of gravity, can ruin a healthy upright posture! Slouching often begins in childhood, sitting in [...]
Read moreHow to sit down Sit on a chair and make sure your back is straight and leaning against the chair. Make sure you are comfortable. Keep your feet on the ground rather than swinging. You can sit on the floor but try to have a support for your back to lean on. This is because [...]
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