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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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