How to treat your plantar heel pain
Plantar fasciitis is not primarily an inflammatory process so it is probably more accurate to call it Plantar Heel Pain. It can cause pain around your heel that also refers towards the front of the foot. It accounts for approximately 80% of cases of heel pain and is most common in patients aged between 40-60 years. The plantar fascia functions to sense and respond to changes in load.
What to do with a sprained ankle
Ankle sprains are one of the most common forms of injury that occur while playing sports. A study has shown that people who return to activity within a few days after spraining their ankle get back on their feet faster compared to people who stop activity completely for a long period of time. It is important to start rehabiliation as soon as possible.
4 Ways to Avoid Back Pain at Work
Did you know your body adapts to the position you assume for most of the day? Unfortunately for a lot of people, we spend most of the day sitting at home or at work. Your tissues and joints form around that posture which can eventually reduce your mobility and cause back pain. Here is some advice for you without having to change to a standing desk:
2 Easy ways to counteract your sitting day
Our sedentary lifestyles have slowly made the tissues down the front of our bodies short and the tissues down the back of us long (and usually weak).
Common Running Faults
Here are some common running tips to work on over the coming months.
Plant-based Protein
The world of plant-based protein is new to me but I look forward to sharing anything I learn along the way.
The Basics of Foam Rolling
We’ve been teaching patients how to use foam rollers in the clinic for a while now. We thought we’d just share our thoughts and tips with you so that you can start trying it at home too.
Why Do We Need Vitamin D?
Vitamin D facilitates the absorption of calcium and phosphate which are needed for bone growth.
Is Clicking Your Own Joints Safe?
Your chiropractor will try and figure out why you feel the need to crack your joints in the first place.
4 Powerful Ways Yoga Increases the Effectiveness of Chiropractic Care
Yoga certainly has gained in popularity recently and with good reason.
4 Benefits Plantarfasciitis Sufferers Gain By Using Chiropractic
Plantarfasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain.
How Chiropractic Helps Relieve Sacroiliac Joint Pain
How can a body part you have probably never heard of hurt so much!
5 Smart Reasons Chiropractic Patients Should Choose an Organic Diet
If you are thinking about adding a few organic foods to your meal plan, or chucking all processed foods altogether, you are moving toward a healthier, higher performing body with fewer health issues.
How Chiropractic & Massage Therapy Work Hand-in-Hand
Duos often create more exciting outcomes. Lewis and Clark, the Lone Ranger and Tonto, and even Batman and Robin functioned more efficiently together than apart. Complementary pairings propel results and enhance efforts.
3 Ways of Avoiding & Treating Football Injuries with Chiropractic Care
Football is one of the most popular team sports in the UK and offers an excellent form of exercise to children and adults alike. Unfortunately, the nature of the sport, the repeated movement and the chance of collision, add up to quite a few opportunities for injury.
How to avoid back ache from driving
Sitting for long periods isn't good for your back but sometimes it can't be avoided. Try these tips when you're next in the car.
4 Nutritional Tips Every Chiropractic Patient Should Follow
It is essential that chiropractic patients also make adjustments in their everyday lives.
5 Key Ways Expectant Mothers Benefit from Chiropractic Care
Chiropractic care is also a valuable component to fitness. Expectant mothers who choose chiropractic enjoy better posture, less pain, and increased mobility, especially late in the third trimester.
Small Muscle Causes BIG Pain: Relieve Piriformis Syndrome with Chiropractic Care
A small muscle located deep in the buttocks, the piriformis muscle performs the essential function of rotating the leg outwards.
What Chiropractic Patients Ought To Know About Tennis Elbow
You don't have to have set foot on a tennis court to suffer from tennis elbow.