Chiropractic Educational Resources
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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 [...]
Confused about Chiropractic?
Confused about chiropractic? We break it down simply. Are you tired of feeling held back by aches and pains? Or are you feeling confused about what chiropractic is and how it could benefit you? Well, this week’s blog is for you! We are going to be breaking down chiropractic in a simple and easy-to-understand way. So, what is chiropractic? At its core, chiropractic is all about the health and function of your spine and nervous system. Your spine is an incredible structure that protects your spinal cord, which, along with your brain, forms the communication highway that connects every part [...]
Do you need to adapt your sleeping position?
Did you know you spend approximately one third of your lifetime sleeping or attempting to sleep? That’s a lot of time to be in the same place and potentially same position, which is why this week we discuss sleeping positions to help you take care of your spine and body whilst in bed. If you’ve ever woken up with a stiff neck or aches and pains you will know how frustrating it is. And although we can’t say for certain it was caused by a particular sleeping position, based on the amount of time spent in bed there is the [...]
7 Things You Can Do To Reduce Neck Pain
We know how frustrating it can be and our guess is you probably know too. If you are currently struggling with neck pain or have in the past, you will have experienced those frustrations and the negative impact it can have on daily activities. Simple tasks like turning your head whilst driving or brushing your teeth can become a challenge. Unfortunately, neck pain is common and something that we see often as a Chiropractor. In fact, it is reported that up to 70% of the population experience some form of neck pain during their lives1. Everyone’s experience of neck pain [...]
Reduce Those Aches And Pains Whilst Driving
If you have ever experienced a long car journey, you will know that feeling when you step out of the car and have a good stretch. It feels so good, and can make you feel inches taller within seconds. Driving long distances can certainly take its toll on the spine, and can be a trigger for symptoms we see regularly in practice such as lower back pain, sciatica, and neck and shoulder tension. And whilst we know that driving is unavoidable for many, there are certain things you can do to help to support your body. So, this week we [...]
Keep Your Spine Healthy With Movement!
Did you know that your spine loves to move, and when it does the rest of your body grooves?! Yes, your spine is designed to move, and this week to celebrate ‘Move More Month’ which creates national awareness of the benefits of moving throughout April, we will be sharing why it is so important for the health of your spine. Your spine is a complex structure comprised of a column of bones known as vertebrae, and intervertebral discs that sit between each bone. This beautiful structure is supported by muscles, ligaments, and connective tissue, which all help to stabilise your [...]