Who knew hedge cutters could be so dangerous...
Oh the number of times I’ve driven past someone balancing on a set of ladders and stretching as far as possible with the hedge cutters in one hand. It makes me shudder! I want to stop and explain how painful that could be in the morning!
Beds do wear out!
What if our back pain is being perpetuated by our beds? How do you choose the right mattress? Which is the best one for you? Why do I keep waking up with back pain?
Are you getting it in the neck?
Now I’m not talking about getting it in the neck from the other half! I’m talking about neck pain and headaches.
Straighten Up UK video to remind you
Patients in our clinic are using the Straighten Up UK leaflet. It encourages you to incorporate some really easy exercises into your daily life, ideally making them a good habit.
Heaven forbid your bad back stops you playing golf!
They estimate you swing your club 70-100 times during an 18 hole round. Imagine doing that with a bad back!
Reduce your chance of back pain on holiday
The holidays are coming up, are you going anywhere nice? It always makes me laugh when people say that! Why would you go somewhere horrible on your holidays?!
9 Top tips about your driving position
According to research done by the British Chiropractic Association, 25% of those questioned felt driving was a factor affecting their posture.
5 Great aerobic exercises your back will love
There are so many different ways to exercise these days that you should be able to find something that doesn’t bore you!
Are you sitting correctly at your desk?
We spend a lot more time sitting these days! It puts more stress on our bodies than they were designed for so here are some tips to try and make it easier.
A typical back pain story
Some types of back pain will start after an event or some kind of trauma. We realise we’ve done something and tend to seek help more quickly.
Your first visit to a chiropractor
Your first visit to a chiropractor can be a daunting experience! You’ve plucked up the courage to make the appointment but have no idea what to expect.
The Neutral Spine Position
This is the position where the spine is pain free and not under any strain. All the exercises you do should be done while keeping the spine in this neutral position. It may however vary for each individual, depending on the source of back pain.
Why use ice packs?
When ice packs are used after an injury, the brain becomes more aware of the sensation of the cold than the injury. This is called “the counter-irritant effect”.
5 Benefits of Chiropractic Care
There are still many people who do not understand all the benefits that a chiropractor can provide or how they can actually help you to improve your overall health.
Achieving Wellness
More and more people are moving towards achieving wellness. We realise that our lifestyles have become very stressful. We are mentally tired.