At our Hitchin Chiropractic Clinic we have an experienced Chiropractor Charlotte Cole who specialises in Chiropractic care for babies. She practices paediatric manual therapy which is a gentle hands-on approach to help alienate an infant’s pain. Conditions can arise from such things as traumatic births to simple muscle spasms, an indicator of which may be […]
Adjusting to this new stuck/work-from-home lifestyle isn’t always easy. Often our new, relaxed routines include a lot of delicious food, horizontal bingeing, and restricted physical activity, which can quickly negatively affect our bodies. Since all non-urgent medical appointments are on hold, here is some advice on how to fix a few common quarantine head, neck and […]
Sitting in your car seat for hours on end might be contributing to some future spinal problems. Help is available from chiropractic for driving pains! A recent survey, commissioned by AutoExpress magazine, has found that a poor seating position in your car can lead to both back and neck problems while a slouched position can […]
Is Pain needling at you? Dry needling explained! Let me explain what dry needling is and how it fits into the dynamics of the treatments offered at our clinics. What is dry needling? Whilst the name in itself sounds quite intimidating, this treatment is an accessible and commonly offered therapy for people with muscle, ligament, […]
The importance of being flexible! Being flexible can decrease the risk of injury and falls. Stretching your body to become more flexible offers a plethora of physical benefits. Stretching your muscles and joints leads to a greater joint range of motion, improved balance, and increased flexibility. What is flexibility? Flexibility is the ability of your […]
Buttock and leg pain – we can probably help! What are Sacroiliac joints? These joints sit where the lower spine and pelvis meet. Sacroiliac Joint Syndrome can cause pain and stiffness in the low back, buttock, and leg. The pain might radiate into one or both legs. Climbing stairs, sitting, or standing for prolonged periods […]
Can I have Chiropractic treatment whilst pregnant? For many pregnant women aches and pains in the low back and hips are all part of the experience, luckily, relief can be just a Chiropractor away! Here is what you should know about the benefits of having Chiropractic treatment during pregnancy. How can Chiropractic treatment help my […]
Trigger Point Therapy – Is it for me? What is a trigger point? A trigger point is an area of tight muscle fibres that can refer pain to other parts of the body. They are commonly referred to as “knots” and can be sensitive to pressure and are often associated with muscle discomfort, tension, and […]
Iliotibial Band Syndrome As the weather improves and we start to get back to our outdoor activities or if you are someone who runs on a regular basis, you understand that you are going to develop aches and pains from time to time, but you also probably understand the difference between general soreness and an […]
Warm-up for Spring! I know it seems hard to believe with the recent weather, but Spring is around the corner, and whilst most of us have sat around on our sofas during the long Winter months, the promise of some warm sunshine approaching fast will have us out and about! Unfortunately, this is exactly the […]
