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5 Steps You Can Take To Reduce Your Risk Of Sporting Injuries
5 Steps You Can Take To Reduce Your Risk Of Sporting Injuries We know many of you are enjoying the fresh air and reigniting your love for your exercise routines, which is brilliant to see. Exercise is wonderful for the body in many ways, but a surge of motivation can sometimes shock the system, and those frustrating niggles can creep in. However, we don't want this for you and are keen to help you stay on track with your fitness goals. Which is why we share 5 steps you can take to reduce your risk of sporting injuries: [...]
6 Essential Tips To Keep You Strong On The Bike 🚲
Do you remember the carefree feeling of riding your bike as a child? That sense of freedom and joy that comes with the wind in your hair and the pedals under your feet? Well, it turns out that cycling isn't just for kids anymore! It's a fantastic way to stay active and healthy and can bring back those childhood memories all over again. However, like any form of exercise, it's important to take care of your body, especially your spine. So, this week we've put together 6 top tips for keeping your spine happy and strong while cycling: Find [...]
5 Ways To Keep Your Spine Moving Well Whilst Studying
So, here are 5 ways to keep your spine moving well whilst studying and beyond: 1. Carry a bag on two shoulders We know this might cause resistance as it may not fit in with the latest trends, but simply moving from a shoulder bag to a bag with adjustable shoulder straps can make a huge difference with how the weight of the bag is distributed. The uneven load of carrying a bag on one shoulder can result in neck and shoulder complaints due to the repeated stress to the area. It can also cause one side of the body [...]
5 Tips To Reduce Shoulder Pain
If you have ever experienced shoulder pain you will understand how frustrating it can be, and it is not until the issue begins that you may realise just how important your shoulder joint is, and how often you use it in daily life. Activities that were once simple, such as putting on your coat, brushing your hair, or even reaching to get a glass from the cupboard, can become a real challenge. So this week we delve further into the structure of your shoulder, and offer some self-help tips you can try if you are currently struggling with shoulder pain, [...]
5 Tips To Keep You Moving Freely
Do you ever think about how much your joints contribute to your ability to move freely and do the things you love? It can be easy to take them for granted until they start to ache and stiffen up. While conditions such as osteoarthritis can cause physical changes to our joints that cannot be reversed, there are proactive ways to promote joint health and manage the condition. This is where lifestyle changes and chiropractic care come in. So, this week, we offer 5 tips to help you stay mobile and maintain good joint health, enabling you to carry on doing [...]
How To Support Posture During Pregnancy
The human body is remarkable in many ways, and pregnancy magnifies the body's incredible capabilities as a new life develops. We know for many women, it is a joyful time, but it can bring challenges along the way as the body adapts and changes. The softening of ligaments and weight increase can create stress on the body and cause postural changes. In addition, these adaptations can increase the pressure on joints, particularly the spine and pelvis which may result in frustrating aches and pains. This blog shares more about the changes that can happen, along with some tips on supporting [...]
5 Steps You Can Take Today To Manage Stress Effectively
Can you remember the last time something got your blood racing? Whether it be a car that cut you off, a looming deadline, or an unexpected family emergency. Stress can impact us all, in fact, it would be unrealistic to try and avoid it. And whilst we can’t shy away from it, there are many things that can be done to help manage stress, which is something we are keen to encourage due to the negative impact stress can have on health and healing if it persists for long periods of time. So in this week’s blog and to honour [...]
5 Reasons Why Natural Foods Are The Superpower For Optimal Health
Growing your own fruit and vegetables or buying seasonal food is a brilliant way to help the environment and support your health too. Have you noticed fruits such as raspberries and blackberries burst with flavour at this time of year compared to Winter?! And the size of courgettes and squash are remarkable! There are many health benefits from eating natural foods, and there is a good reason for it. Quite simply, our bodies are designed to consume whole and unprocessed foods, but unfortunately the more we stray from this, the more we increase our chance of encountering health challenges. Here [...]
Keep Your Shoulders Healthy With These Steps
The shoulder joint is a complex and crucial joint that enables us to perform many of our daily tasks without a second thought. From eating and drinking, to brushing our teeth, and hugging a loved one, most upper body movement involves the shoulders. It’s often only when an issue begins that we realise the important role they play. Due to the complexity of the shoulder joint it can be prone to injury, resulting in conditions such as rotator cuff tears, frozen shoulder, and bursitis. If you have ever struggled with a shoulder injury, we predict you know how frustrating it [...]