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 […]
Back pain – 5 sneaky causes! In fact, 1 in 6 people in England are coping with some form of back pain. Arthritis Research UK estimates that 9 million people in England live with back pain. Sixty-one per cent, or approximately 5.5 million people suffer from a severe case. The report also stated that low […]
Gluteal amnesia giving you a numb bum!? What is gluteal amnesia? The clinical term for this condition is gluteus medius tendinopathy, though it is also referred to as gluteal amnesia or dead butt syndrome. If you spend hours a day sitting and not getting up frequently to stand or walk around, you may have already […]
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, […]
Walking to ease your back pain. Low back pain affects millions of people each year, but some treatment options like working with personal trainers or using specialised equipment for exercises, are not always accessible or affordable. When your back hurts, the last thing you may want to do is move around, however, bodies usually need […]
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 […]
Are your high heels giving you back pain? Wearing high heels may be fashionable and make you feel taller and better about yourself, but they come with a high price! High heels can cause a myriad of foot, leg, and back pain, whilst impairing stability and increasing the risk of injury. If you have ever […]
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 Chiropractic treatment speed up your recovery? While pain medication may provide immediate relief, Chiropractic treatment takes a different approach by reducing nerve interference, allowing the body to function better and often resulting in a reduction of symptoms. After saying that however, the length of time it takes to heal varies depending on several factors, […]
