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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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