Are aches & pains inevitable for over 50's?
Posted on 19 September 2019 by Willow Chiropractic
Tags: Active Ageing, Family Health, Health
Pain is a signal from your body that something is wrong and needs attention. If you address it sooner rather than later, you can continue to stay active and make the most of life well into your 50's and beyond.
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How To Cut Back On Sugar Entirely, and Why You Should
Posted on 03 July 2019 by Leslie Dew
Tags: Diet & Hydration, Nutrition
There is a sugar epidemic in the UK - 3.5 million Brits are now living with diagnosed Type 2 diabetes. It's your health at stake.
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So What Is Deep Tissue Massage Anyway?
Posted on 27 June 2019 by Sarah Lawrence
Tags: Health, Massage, Wellbeing
I'd like to challenge anybody who says “I don’t play sport so Sports massage isn’t for me”. It’s for anybody who has muscles – simple as that!
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Your Gut, The Second Brain
Posted on 30 May 2019 by Sarah Lawrence
Tags: Digestion, Health, Nutrition
Hippocrates said that ‘all disease begins in the gut’. Whilst we’ve since proven that isn’t strictly true, he was certainly onto something.
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What is sciatica and how can you manage it?
Posted on 24 May 2019 by Sarah Lawrence
Tags: Sciatica
Up to 40% of the population will experience sciatica, but there are many ways to manage & prevent it.
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The Truth About Technology and Mental Health
Posted on 16 May 2019 by Sarah Lawrence
Tags: Health, Mental, Technology
Being accessible 24/7 makes it difficult to establish work-life balance, and feel like we're "keeping up" with our peers.
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5 Ways To Support Your Back When Driving
Posted on 18 April 2019 by James Barber
Tags: Driving
Here are 5 easy ways to support your back when driving, to avoid aches, pains and stiffness.
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Willow Volunteers In India: A Story Of Gratitude
Posted on 27 February 2019 by Sarah Lawrence
Tags: Community, Volunteering
Read all about Sarah & Liam's trip to Mumbai, where they and a team of other volunteer chiropractors adjusted thousands of festival attendees.
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10 Tips for Running Beginners
Posted on 08 January 2019
Tags: Exercise
If you've decided to take up running this new year, you're in good company. Here are 10 tips for beginners to get you started.
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6 Ways to Handle the Winter Blues
Posted on 15 November 2018 by Sarah Lawrence
Tags: Health
Feeling the winter blues? We've got you - here are six ways to trick your circadian rhythm and boost your mood and energy.
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Your New Favourite Sport: Nordic Walking
Posted on 06 November 2018 by Vicky Welsh
Nordic Walking is great for your physical and mental health, as well as strengthening and conditioning, whilst being gentle on the joints.
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How to Cut Sugar and Calories From Your Christmas Menu Coffee
Posted on 02 November 2018 by Sarah Lawrence
Tags: health
There are many little tweaks to allow you to enjoy your favourite Christmas drinks & cut a few unnecessary calories too.
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Stress Is Seriously Damaging Your Body
Posted on 26 October 2018 by Sarah Lawrence
When the body is in a constant state of stress it can have some very real and serious effects on your physical and emotional health.
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Is Your Sleeping Position Ruining Your Back?
Posted on 18 October 2018 by Sarah Lawrence
If you are sleeping in a position which doesn’t support your spine, you may be causing yourself unnecessary aches and pains.
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Alcohol is essentially just pure fat
Posted on 03 October 2018 by Sarah Lawrence
Tags: Diet & Hydration, Health
Four good reasons to take a month-long detox from booze.
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Why Pilates is the Best Exercise Out There
Posted on 26 September 2018 by Sarah Lawrence
Maybe you've seen Pilates listed on the timetable of classes at your gym, but what actually is it?
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Your Posture Might Be Affecting Your Digestion
Posted on 18 September 2018 by Sarah Lawrence
Tags: Diet & Hydration, Digestion, Posture
You’re probably wondering what on earth posture has to do with digestion—they’re totally unrelated parts of the body, right? Wrong.
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How To Prevent & Treat Migraines
Posted on 03 September 2018 by Sarah Lawrence
Tags: Headaches, Migraines
For Migraine Awareness Week 2018 we have pulled together some information to help you manage your migraines.
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Posture in the Classroom is Key For Concentration
Posted on 27 August 2018 by Sarah Lawrence
Tags: Back2School, Back-to-School
Incorrect sitting posture can affect blood flow to the brain, which causes tiredness amongst other nasty things—not ideal when you’re supposed to be learning!
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Kids' School Setup: The Lowdown
Posted on 20 August 2018
The school environment is packed full of stressors on your child's spine, but these can be easily avoided with the right preparation.
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How to Choose Supportive School Shoes
Posted on 20 August 2018 by Sarah Lawrence
Tags: Back2School, Back-to-School
Badly-fitting shoes are a one-way ticket to more
serious posture conditions in the future. Children and teenagers spent around 1330 hours per year in school — that’s an awfully long time to be wearing the wrong shoes!
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Adjust your child's school bag properly to protect their spine
Posted on 13 August 2018 by Sarah Lawrence
Tags: Back2School, Back-to-School
You’ve probably seen or heard the jokes about Year 7s walking around school with giant bags bigger than they are, but in actual fact this is more than just a fashion nightmare or source of comedy; heavy, oversized backpacks could be ruining their posture.
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Our top 3 Summer tips this year
Posted on 08 May 2018 by Willow Chiropractic
Tags: Diet & Hydration, Hay-fever, Summer, Wellbeing
The sun is out, the air is humid and the whole UK population are starting to resemble a new species of lobster. No matter how prepared we think we are as a nation, we always seem to get caught out by the powerful UV rays
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Sports massage: not just for professional athletes
Posted on 04 May 2018 by Willow Chiropractic
Tags: Exercise, Health, Massage, Sport
Massage therapy can sure help all sorts of athletes. But many people are under the impression sport’s massage is strictly for professionals, we’re here to tell you that’s not true.
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Pregnancy & back pain - what's the link?
Posted on 16 February 2018 by Lacey Prosser
Tags: Back Pain, Pregnancy
Lots of changes are happening, some with good side effects like your skin glowing and hair being stronger and some with not so good side effects like tiredness, morning sickness and low back pain.
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The benefits of sports massage for cyclists
Posted on 06 February 2018 by Willow Chiropractic
Tags: Exercise, Health, Pain, Wellbeing
Cyclists are fast learning the positive benefits of a professional sports massage; using it as a prevention to injury or even to enhance their overall performance.
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The not-so-common cure for hangovers
Posted on 09 November 2017 by Willow Chiropractic
Tags: Diet & Hydration, Health, Wellbeing
We all do it sometimes: a couple of drinks turns into several, and you end up feeling awful the next day. You might think the only thing to do is drink plenty of water and wait it out. But did you know that chiropractic can reboot your system when you’re in the grips of a hangover?
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Arthritis and joint pain - how chiropractic can help
Posted on 09 October 2017 by Willow Chiropractic
Tags: Diet & Hydration, Pain, Pain Relief, Performance, Wellbeing
If you're one of the 350 million people worldwide affected by arthritis, you'll know that it causes painful inflammation and stiffness of the joints. Arthritis can affect both young and elderly people.
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Is clicking your own neck & back safe?
Posted on 05 October 2017 by Willow Chiropractic
Tags: Back Pain, Exercise, Health, Medication, Neck Pain, Pain, Pain Relief, Wellbeing
Imagine you're sitting at a computer and your neck feels stiff, so you roll your head around, causing that satisfying popping sound in your neck. Or your back is sore, so you press your hands against your spine, leaning backwards till you hear a pop. Aah – instant relief!
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Are your headaches caused by neck tension?
Posted on 19 September 2017 by Willow Chiropractic
Tags: Headaches, Health, Neck Pain, Stress
Headaches may not seem like a particularly serious health condition. But ongoing pain, even at a low level, can have serious impacts on our physical and metal wellbeing.
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Is CrossFit for you?
Posted on 24 August 2017 by Willow Chiropractic
Tags: CrossFit, Diet & Hydration, Exercise, Gym, Health, Performance, Sport, Wellbeing
CrossFit is about creating an experience, so it’s not the same routine over and over again. One of the most exciting things is that the exercise is always varied, you might practice power-ups one day; the next day it might be 20 minutes on the treadmill.
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Is your child's backpack causing them pain?
Posted on 22 August 2017 by Willow Chiropractic
Tags: Active Ageing, Back Pain, Back2School, Family Health, Wellbeing
New sets of flashy highlighters, packs of biros in every stationary case and a backpack to haul it all. But, with the kids back to school, now is the perfect time to establish some positive backpack habits.
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Driving without pain
Posted on 17 August 2017 by Willow Chiropractic
Tags: Driving, Headaches, Health, Neck Pain, Pain, Pain Relief
Increasingly more patients complain of back pain caused by car journeys. Many people experience neck or low back stiffness after driving. This can cause aches and pains that you may find hard to budge in the future.
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Manage your hay-fever with this easy solution
Posted on 23 June 2017 by Willow Chiropractic
Tags: Diet & Hydration, Hay-fever, Health, Medication, Summer
It’s that time of the year again. Aaaaccchhhooo! It’s the sneezing epidemic, the dreadful allergy that is hay-fever. With a natural remedy in mind, how can we stop allergy symptoms?
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Is there a drug problem in your house?
Posted on 20 June 2017 by Willow Chiropractic
Patients should be able to trust the drugs they are prescribed and they should feel as safe as possible. But unless we can create a culture where we seek to solve problems rather than medicate them; we would argue that the warnings should be bigger and clearer.
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Only the pros know this secret golf tip
Posted on 05 June 2017 by Willow Chiropractic
Tags: Active Ageing, Back Pain, Exercise, Golf, Health, Pain, Pain Relief, Performance, Sport, Wellbeing
Golfers are consistently attempting to improve their ability each time they play, whether that be improving their swing or increasing their drive, but so many golfers are missing the secret tip which will inevitably improve their game.
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Did you know your head is as heavy as a bowling ball?
Posted on 05 June 2017 by Ian Orr
Tags: Back Pain, Family Health, Headaches, Health, Neck Pain, Pain, Posture
"Why is neck pain so common", this is a question we get asked all the time. The simple anatomical answer is because holding your head up is like trying to balance a bowling ball on the end of a snooker cue. This presents challenges to the neck.
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Top tips for a better nights sleep
Posted on 04 May 2017 by Matt Freeman
Tags: Exercise, Health, Sleep
Do you want to benefit even more from your chiropractic care? Increase the speed of your recovery, feel more energetic and be healthier?
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Are you getting headaches in the sun?
Posted on 05 April 2017 by Gus Nixon
Tags: Headaches, Health, Pain Relief, Stress
It's official - spring has sprung and the sun is beaming through! But with the new weather, are you beginning to suffer from headaches?
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To stand tall or not to stand tall?
Posted on 17 March 2017 by Lacey Prosser
Tags: Active Ageing, Back Pain, Pain, Posture
I grew up walking around my grandmothers living room with a bottle balanced on my head to improve my posture, how is yours?
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Get fit without getting injured
Posted on 13 March 2017 by Willow Chiropractic
Tags: Back Pain, Exercise, Health, Sport, Wellbeing
For some, the gym can already be the ‘nope’ point. I mean, who wants to rock up to a building full of sweaty, smelly bigger guys than you?
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Have you got Text-Neck?
Posted on 13 March 2017 by Willow Chiropractic
Tags: Back Pain, Diet & Hydration, Exercise, Headaches, Neck Pain, Pain, Pain Relief, Performance, TextNeck, Wellbeing
Our bodies were designed to move well, eat well and not stare at a piece of technology, so why have we evolved into couch-potatoes?
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Are you ready to be a chiropractor?
Posted on 06 March 2017 by Willow
You deserve a career with a great coaching and learning programme to set your career off to the best possible start. Being patient focused requires a set of disciplines. Taking the best care of your patients can only happen when your career is nurtured and supported.
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What are your dreams?
Posted on 17 February 2017 by Willow Chiropractic
Tags: Exercise, Health, Performance
Our dreams sadly come and go, with the tough reality of life kicking in. But is there a way to keep motivated and focused on our dreams?
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Strive towards a healthier you this year
Posted on 30 January 2017 by Michael Gallagher
Tags: Diet & Hydration, Exercise, Health, Stress
I do not normally believe in resolutions, but how can we kick-start a healthy 2017 and continue striving for a better lifestyle?
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New years resolutions starting to falter?
Posted on 25 January 2017 by James Barber
Tags: Exercise, Sleep, Stress, Wellbeing
Late in January is normally the time motivation starts to fade, why not try the Chiropractic lifestyle!
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Your new year health steps
Posted on 25 January 2017 by Sarah Barrow
Tags: Diet & Hydration, Health, Sleep, Stress, Wellbeing
Its a new year, new you - but not many of us realise that there are six different area to consider when working towards improving your health and well-being.
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The six important ways to begin a healthy 2017
Posted on 25 January 2017 by Sam Williamson
Tags: Diet & Hydration, Health, Wellbeing
How many times have you told yourself "this is my year!" and not changed a thing? Follow these steps to begin a positive new year difference!
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Start 2017 with a healthy spine
Posted on 25 January 2017 by Matthew Freeman
Tags: Health
The New Year signifies an exciting chance to start a new chapter in your life, how will Chiropractic help you in the new year?
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Mental health & Physical health: What's the difference?
Posted on 13 January 2017 by Willow Chiropractic
Tags: Diet & Hydration, Exercise, Health, Sleep, Stress, Wellbeing
Most of us make at least one New Year’s resolution for 2017. But whilst most of our goals will incorporate improvements to our physical health, such as hitting the gym or losing weight, have you thought about how you can improve your mental health?
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Have a Happy, Healthy Christmas
Posted on 21 December 2016 by Willow Chiropractic
Tags: Diet & Hydration, Exercise, Sleep, Sport, Stress, Wellbeing
Christmas is nearly here and many of us are looking forward to the celebrations, but it can be a time of excess, so here are some tips on how to make this a Happy and Healthy Christmas from the team at Willow Chiropractic.
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The power of a good night's sleep
Posted on 13 December 2016 by Matthew Smith
Tags: Sleep, Stress
Burning the candle at both ends, reducing the time we spend resting and sleeping, can make us grumpy, irritable and feel far more stressed.
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Pain killers - do they really work?
Posted on 23 November 2016 by Lacey Prosser
Tags: Headaches, Medication, Pain Relief
It’s very easy to open your handbag or bathroom cabinet and reach for a paracetamol or Ibrufrofen, but do these pain killers actually help with the pain? And what else are they doing to your body?
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Could driving be causing you back or neck pain?
Posted on 25 October 2016 by James Barber
Tags: Back Pain, Neck Pain, Posture
For many people driving is a routine activity but too much time spent in a car seat is bad news for our backs causing 50% more pressure on the lumbar discs compared to standing up.
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Why choose chiropractic over pain medication?
Posted on 24 October 2016 by Matthew Freeman
Tags: Headaches, Medication, Pain
Many people suffer years or even decades of pain, using pain relief medication to try and continue a normal life - this is not a good long term strategy!
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Back pain - a huge problem
Posted on 23 October 2016 by Gus Nixon
Tags: Back Pain
The research is in, the stats are ominous, it’s certainly no surprise to hear that back pain is a huge problem for a staggering percentage of the population.
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Run - for your life!
Posted on 27 September 2016 by Michael Gallagher
Tags: Exercise, Sport, Wellbeing
You may have seen the great crowds of people in Bristol city centre on the last weekend in September; braving the rain in brightly coloured shorts and fancy dress. What were these crazy people doing? And why would anyone want to run 13 miles?
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Defy expectations and live life to the full for longer!
Posted on 21 September 2016 by Hanna Schofield
Tags: Active Ageing, Exercise, Wellbeing
One of chiropractors’ biggest pet hates, and something we hear a lot, is “It’s just age isn’t it, nothing you can do about it”. Too many people use this as an excuse not to try when in fact, there is a lot you can do about it ...
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Are you passionate about what you do?
Posted on 16 September 2016 by Sam Williamson
Tags: Performance
There is absolutely no point partaking in activities that you don’t like or that you feel are just okay, because you simply won’t put your all into it.
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Be the best you can be - whatever your age
Posted on 15 September 2016 by Dane Jacks
Tags: Performance, Sport, Wellbeing
Ask yourself one question; “What is preventing me from being physically and mentally the best I can be?” Then, if you want some examples of what the human body is capable of, look no further than the Rio 2016 Paralympics.
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Helping your body to withstand stress and prevent injury
Posted on 12 September 2016 by Matthew Smith
Tags: Exercise, Posture
Injuries, aches and pains - we all suffer from them. But have you ever wondered what causes them and whether there is anything you can do to help prevent them from happening?
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Willow Chiropractic - helping runners perform their best in The Great Bristol Half Marathon
Posted on 01 September 2016 by Willow Chiropractic
Tags: Exercise, Sport
The Great Bristol Half Marathon takes place on 25th September. If you have been inspired by the brilliant performances of Team GB at the 2016 Rio Olympics why not set yourself a new personal challenge!
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Last minute adjustment for silver medalist, Henrik Stenson
Posted on 26 August 2016 by Laura Please
Tags: Performance, Sport
Did you spot any of the chiropractors hard at work behind the scenes at Rio 2016? With just 4 holes remaining in the final of Olympic golf, Sweden’s Henrik Stenson took a break for his chiropractic adjustment.
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Achieve YOUR olympic dreams
Posted on 22 August 2016 by Gus Nixon
Tags: Exercise, Sport, Wellbeing
Usain Bolt, the fastest man the world has ever seen and a passionate user of chiropractic care says, "I don't always win gold medals but when I do I get adjusted first. Stay healthy my friends!"
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Small changes in your life can have a massive benefit
Posted on 15 August 2016 by Erika Haglund
Tags: Diet & Hydration, Exercise, Stress, Wellbeing
Did you know that a small change in your life can have a massive benefit for you in multiple ways, both short term and long term? It takes just 30 days to make something into a habit, or to change to a new a behaviour - that's not so long is it?
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Address the major stressors that affect your health
Posted on 08 August 2016 by Michael Gallagher
Tags: Stress
Stress has been shown to affect sleep, digestion, concentration and how you perceive and deal with pain. Chiropractic restores normal function to your spine and nervous system allowing your body to deal better with stress.
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High Heels - Are they worth it?
Posted on 03 August 2016 by Lacey Prosser
Tags: Posture
A very high percentage of people, mainly women will wear high heels at some point in their lives, many wearing them daily. They may look pretty and help bring your outfit together but what is actually happening to your body when wearing a pair?
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Your garden - the perfect outdoor gym
Posted on 02 August 2016 by Laura Please
Tags: Back Pain, Wellbeing
Exercise is an essential part of life, but not always the most appealing. And who wants to slog away in the gym when the sun is shining? At this time of year, your own back garden can be the ideal place to achieve a great mind and body workout.
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Do the hippy hippy squat
Posted on 02 August 2016 by Matthew Freeman
Tags: Pain, Posture
As chiropractors we see a huge number of people with low back and pelvic pain and this is, very commonly, associated with poor hip health and mobility. Just why is it so prevalent and what can you do to help reduce your chance of needing this?
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Improve your swing with chiropractic care!
Posted on 02 August 2016 by Liam Rice
Tags: Back Pain, Pain Relief, Sport
Successful golf pro's look after their bodies and that makes all the difference. Rory McIlroy's most recent advert on TV showed him training in the gym and being adjusted by his Chiropractor in preparation for the Masters.
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Exercise - a better cure for knee pain than surgery
Posted on 02 August 2016 by Ian Orr
Tags: Exercise, Pain relief
History repeats itself as researchers yet again show how 10,000s of knee operations performed every year in the UK would produce no better results than an exercise programme.
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Fascinating spine facts
Posted on 01 August 2016 by Angus Blance
Tags: Wellbeing
Isn’t it a funny thing, we all have one and it’s used in everything we do, but until it actually starts to go wrong, or cause us pain, we hardly ever think about our spine!
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Hydration - how much should we drink and why?
Posted on 13 July 2016 by Sam Donaldson
Tags: Diet & Hydration
We are often told we don't drink enough water. But how much is enough? And what are the benefits of good hydration? Sam Donaldson explains...
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Ten tips to help you avoid or address the causes of neck pain
Posted on 12 July 2016 by John Gil
Tags: Neck Pain, Wellbeing
Have you ever woken up with a cricked, painful neck, that feels as though you have slept in a draught? Here are some top tips to help you avoid or address unwelcome neck pain.
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Kick start your day the right way
Posted on 12 July 2016 by Hanna Schofield
Tags: Diet & Hydration
A fast-paced, working life can make it hard to maintain a healthy, balanced diet. Kick start your day with this delicious Bircher Muesli - its easy to make and is a great source of energy - why not give it a go.
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We are how we move - the benefits of going barefoot
Posted on 12 July 2016 by Matthew Freeman
Tags: Posture
The amount of time you spend walking barefoot, especially on natural and uneven surfaces, could help improve strength and mobility in your entire body...
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Do you want to live to be 100 years old?
Posted on 11 July 2016 by Mitch Quoi
Tags: Wellbeing
Do you want to live to 100 years old? Of course - although it does depend on the quality of life I still have. This is the answer that I hear most of the time...
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Don’t let holiday preparations put extra strain on your spine...
Posted on 05 July 2016 by John Gil
Tags: Family Health
Cooking, cleaning, reaching, wrapping, hanging, hugging, lifting. The Daily Mail found that women report being far more stressed-out over holiday preparations...
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Walking Football - a winning sport for over 50s
Posted on 05 July 2016 by Ian Orr
Tags: Sport
With well over 400 Walking Football teams currently playing nationwide, this new sport, designed to get over 50's out of their comfy armchairs and back into exercise, is proving to be a real winner...
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What is a prolapsed disc?
Posted on 04 July 2016 by Sarah Barrow
Tags: Back Pain
Low back pain is extremely common in the adult population of the UK but only a small percentage of these sufferers have back pain due to a prolapsed disc...
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Reasons to make exercise part of your healthy lifestyle!
Posted on 03 July 2016 by Angus Blance
Tags: Exercise
The number on the weighing scales isn’t the only reason to exercise. If your only goal is to lose weight, you might not stick with your workout regimen so here are a few more reasons to get moving...
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The battle for pain relief: Chiropractic versus Medication
Posted on 03 July 2016 by Liam
Tags: Pain relief
For most people being in pain, and the process of trying to recover, usually starts with a visit to the Doctor, followed by a prescription for some kind of medication to kill the pain...
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Caring for your spine and pelvis during pregnancy
Posted on 30 June 2016 by Lacey Prosser
Tags: Pregnancy
Pregnancy should be an amazing time for both mum and dad. Sometimes however, as a result of changes that occur, women experience pelvic and spinal pain in pregnancy.
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Chiropractic in sport
Posted on 20 June 2016 by James Barber
Tags: Sport
Golf, Football, Rugby, Cricket, American football, Formula 1, Cycling & Olympic athletes all have something in common. Yep, you’ve guessed it, they all have a Chiropractor.
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Banana & Vanilla Smoothie - a perfect post training boost
Posted on 15 June 2016 by John Gil
Tags: Diet & Hydration
Love milkshakes but hate the calorie content? Like the taste but not what they do to your hips? Then try this super quick and healthy alternative.
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Chiropractic, the truth of the matter
Posted on 14 June 2016 by Matt Sutton
Tags: Pain relief, Wellbeing
Chiropractic is good for getting people out of pain, but really we're best at getting people really healthy overall.
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Getting back on track.
Posted on 13 June 2016 by Thomas Waller
Tags: Back Pain
Mr N came to see me a couple of years ago with a chronic history of back pain as well as pain throughout most of his joints.
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How important is posture?
Posted on 10 May 2016 by Michael Gallagher
Tags: Posture
Did you know new research shows that people with an increased thoracic kyphosis (the curve at the top of your back) had a 44% greater rate of mortality than those with a normally functioning spine?
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