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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|

How can Chiropractic treatment help Osteoarthritis of the hip?

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative joint disease and occurs as a result of wear and tear, it can affect men and women but is more common when we get older. It is a painful and degenerative condition, and there are no known cures. It affects the weight-bearing joints like the spine, hips, knees, and ankles. In the case of hips, often the most severe cases lead to hip replacement. Before OA gets to that severe stage, chiropractic treatment can help improve [...]

2021-03-26T03:55:41+00:00April 3rd, 2018|Uncategorized|

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|

Sleeping Position for Back Problems

Many patients ask me about what mattress they should be sleeping on or how many pillows they should use and what position to sleep in. Here are the answers to those questions and some information to help you to avoid that stiffness in the low back in the morning; There are many reasons that people might not sleep well, but don't let it be because your mattress is stopping you. If your mattress is too soft or sags in the middle, [...]

2021-03-26T03:57:01+00:00March 3rd, 2016|Chiropractic|

Back Pain in Footballers

Maidenhead Chiropractic Clinic are a leading choice for treating back pain in Maidenhead and further afield, and we lend our expertise in chiropractic treatments to many sports men and women. And with that in mind, we were particularly interested when a leading sports injury specialist hosted a Q&A session recently to discuss why so many footballers are becoming the victims of back pain of late. Here's what they had to say, and we'd love to hear your thoughts as to whether [...]

2021-03-26T03:57:32+00:00October 28th, 2015|Chiropractic|