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Back care in the garden

As we are (hopefully) heading towards sunnier times, out come the shovels, secateurs, and shears to prune and hone our much-loved gardens. But sometimes our efforts come with much hardship and several visits to the Chiropractor! Here are some tips that may help you to avoid any injuries whilst gardening. Dress Comfortably. Without stating the obvious, dress appropriately. Restrictive clothing or jeans that constantly slide down when you bend over can cause you to twist to pull them back up. Manoeuvring [...]

2021-03-26T03:55:27+00:00May 1st, 2018|Chiropractic|

Safety tips for skiing and boarding

As the ski season is drawing to an end, many will be hitting the slopes over the Easter break. Chiropractor Laura Rigby gives some tips to help you make the most of your holiday and avoid back pain and injury while still enjoying the powder. Dressing the part: Make sure that you are wrapped up warm enough with layers that can easily be removed. Besides it is miserable to be cold all day, your body will cool more rapidly when inactive [...]

2021-03-26T03:55:58+00:00April 3rd, 2018|Uncategorized|

Bad Back Caused by Driving

Commuting today often means that people are spending more and more time stuck in traffic jams and queues. And with more traffic, the increase in joint and back pain from driving has seen a huge increase in chiropractic treatments for the frequent driver's back problems. According to research by inrix, UK drivers are spending more time than ever stuck in traffic jams. In 2014, the average driver wasted 30 hours stuck in traffic jams with London being the worse at an [...]

2021-03-26T03:57:13+00:00November 2nd, 2015|Chiropractic|