Blogs
Calf Stretch
The calves are some of the most overused but overlooked muscles in the body. And if you run or wear heels regularly stretching your calves is a must. Too-tight calves aren’t only painful, they can lead to injuries including shin splints, calf pulls and stress fractures. They can be done at home or work! It’s your choice!
Tinnitus
As Chiropractors we take a different more holistic approach to assessing the potential causes of Tinnitus. We have found a strong correlation with the upper cervical spine (bones just beneath the bottom of the skull) dysfunction and symptoms such as tinnitus.
Winter MOT for your body
Since the beginning of Spring, we have been enjoying hours of daily sunshine. Have you noticed how much better our bones and muscles have responded in the warmer weather when exercising? This is because in lower temperatures, the muscles feel tight to move and the joints ache more so it can always be a struggle to exercise.
Back to School
School books might be a thing of the past as kids turn to using ipads and laptops but bags still need to be carried into school. We recommend using a backpack which is used best with both straps to even out the pressure over the shoulders. If one strap is used this will load the shoulder differently and affect the arm swing and the pressure through the hip, knee and foot.
Seeing a chiropractor as a preventative measure
Many people think you can only see a chiropractor if referred by your GP or if you are suffering from pain. This is not true. While chiropractic care is indeed highly regarded for its scientifically proven benefits in reducing back pain, it is important to realise that preventative care is highly important when it comes to taking care of a person’s overall health and wellness needs. Whether you realize it or not, chiropractic care can provide that useful preventative care, making it an ideal treatment option even for people who are not currently experiencing any sort of aches or pains in their body
Neck Pain
Most people are familiar with the pain and inconvenience of a stiff neck, it could be something you wake up with or even develop later in the day after a strenuous activity. In most cases, pain and stiffness go away naturally within a week. However, how you manage and care for the stiff neck can affect pain levels, recovery time, and the likelihood of whether it will return.