Spring has sprung and many of us are looking at our gardens with a view to getting stuck in, but with a winter of inactivity, how do we avoid back pain whilst gardening? A Gallup poll for the BBC – BBC News Site revealed that 42% of adults have suffered from back pain and nearly half of…
We all know that the more you move throughout the day, the better it is for your muscles and joints, and as the country is still in lockdown it can feel impossible to move enough especially if you find yourself working from home! Have you noticed that your neck or back are a little sore…
The winter leaves us all a bit stiff and achy, so stretching is especially important, however, it is very important that before embarking on any exercise routine that you seek advice from your Chiropractor, regardless of what’s causing your lower back pain, it is also crucial that you stretch your lower back with care and…
January has a reputation for being the most depressing month of the year. Christmas has been and gone, and all we’ve got left as a reminder is a few more pounds on the scales and fewer pounds in the bank account. Leaving the house and returning from work in the dark is starting to drag…
We’re still in cold and flu season and the corona virus has everyone on heightened alert. While the best thing you can do to prevent illness is to wash your hands, some foods can help boost your health and immunity. Supporting your immunity isn’t just about taking extra vitamin C. It certainly pays to eat lots of…
The weather outside is frightful …….. and even the most enthusiastic exerciser can have a hard time getting motivated in the winter months. Short, cold days and long dark nights make it difficult to get out of bed, let alone getting the body moving – but there are some simple ways to get motivated this…
Vaccination is the safest way to protect yourself against an infectious disease. Once you have been vaccinated, you should have the ability to fight off the disease if you come into contact with it. You will have a level of protection, or immunity, against the disease. So how does a vaccination work? The immune system…
There is no one explanation for why dropping temperatures can make your muscles and joints ache. One theory is that cold weather causes muscles to lose more heat and contract, causing tightness throughout the body. Joints get tighter, muscles can lose their range of motion and nerves can be pinched more easily. Another theory relates to…
Now is the perfect opportunity to have one of our fabulous massages to help you de-stress at what is one of the most stressful situations our planet is going through! Stress – What is it exactly? Stress is primarily a physical response. When stressed, the body thinks it is under attack and switches to “fight…
As the festive season begins, many of us will either be thinking about or putting up our decorations fairly soon. We want you to stay safe and in control as the mounting pressure to produce a “perfect” Christmas has us making silly mistakes! Festive Fairy lights and decorations A whopping 350 people a year are…