How to treat your sciatica
Most people will experience one or more episodes of back pain during their lives according to the British Chiropractic Association.
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.
Technology found to be the biggest growing cause of back pain in the UK
This Back Care Awareness Week (7th-11thOctober),the BCA is encouraging people in the UK to get moving, after finding over 70% of chiropractors have treated patients with injuries linked to sedentary lifestyle habits, such as screen time (78%), commuting (88%) and sitting for too long (93%). Technology has been found to have the biggest growing impact on people’s back health.
How to look after your Rotator Cuff Injury
The rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons that surround the shoulder joint, stabilising the ball of the upper arm joint within its shallow socket of the shoulder. Rotator cuff injuries most commonly occur in those who perform overhead activities repeatedly whether at work or for a hobby. However, rotator cuff injuries can also occur over time without any known cause.
Improve your posture – starting with your superficial back line
Compared to our ancestors, we have become very intelligent but very sedentary. As humans we were designed to be upright and active but today’s world forces us to be on call 24/7, to answer emails on the go and follow friends on social media. We drive to work, sit 8 hours a day and then drive home, only to sit in front of the telly or our tablets and relax.
Are your neck pain and headaches related?
Cervicogenic headaches are one of the more common types of headaches and make up approximately 15% of all headaches. Women are four times more likely to expereince cervicogenic type headaches than men.
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.
Osteoporosis
A condition that weakens bones, making them more fragile and increasing the risk of fractures. Osteoporosis develops over several years and is often only picked up after a minor fall causes a fracture.
3 Phases of Chiropractic Care
There are generally 3 phases of chiropractic care. Each phase builds on the last to make sure the patient is pain free and as robust as possible.
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.
Why You Should Stay Hydrated and Six Easy Ways to Do It
Think you drink enough water and don't need to worry about dehydration? Consider these points...
Couch to 5km
If the London Marathon got you in the mood for running, why not try the Couch to 5km…
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.
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.