Here comes one of the really fun bits about being a Chiropractor. I’m often told something like: ‘I’ve got a stabbing pain under my shoulder blade, my neck’s stiff, my back’s been dodgy for years, I get occasional pins & Read More …
It very much feels like Spring’s here and now the sun’s out it’s time to get moving! Movement will influence just about every function of the body and there are all sorts of benefits to regular physical activity. No doubt Read More …
My last blog post looked at Nutrition, one of the Pillars of Health as described by the United Chiropractic Association. Here we look at hydration and its importance. See if there’s any health changes you could be making in 2019… Read More …
The United Chiropractic Association describes several ‘Pillars of Health’. I’m not really one for New Year’s resolutions, but after the Christmas excesses most people are ready to make a few lifestyle adjustments to get a bit healthier. The Pillars of Read More …
‘What exercises should I be doing for my back?’ This is a question that pops up rather a lot. As with most things, there’s no simple answer – otherwise we’d all be doing it. The advice I give will be Read More …
Has getting some good sleep become tricky? Are you waking with back pain? This may mean it’s time to consider whether your mattress is right for you. Buying a mattress can be complicated and expensive so it’s worth taking your Read More …
Trapped nerves in the spine are incredibly common! The reason is that spine has 2 major, and sometimes competing, roles. The interlinking vertebral bones of the spine house and protect the spinal cord – a bundle of thousands of delicate Read More …
Arthritis can appear in joint in the body. It is typically seen in ‘weight-bearing’ joints – the hips and knees, but remember the spine is also weight-bearing. Osteoarthritis is the process of wear & tear that affects the cartilage and Read More …
It’s that time of year again, the snow’s melted, the sun’s out (sort of), the clocks are about to change, and the garden’s looking a bit sad after winter. It’s great to be back outside and we know that any Read More …
‘What’s hip hinging?’ I hear you ask. Hip hinging is a very useful little trick to get your back into a stable a safe position every time you’re using it. More often than not back pain is a result of Read More …