Back Pain Help

I loved training as a chiropractor.  I love meeting new people and helping them get out of pain. I love it when, by working with them to improve the functioning of their nervous system, my practice members experience fewer headaches, shorter colds, better sleep and a general feeling of having more energy. So far so…

Client Story: Arthritis

Last week, a lady of 74 came to see me for her regular check-up. This lady is one of my favourite patients as she is so eager to learn how to look after her health that she always bombards me with questions. Her x-rays show the posture and bone health of someone about 30 years…

Is Your Bra Causing You Back Pain?

Contrary to popular belief, a quarter of UK women would like their breasts to be smaller accord to a survey of 1,300 women by figleaves.com. The main reason cited was the strain on posture and back muscles.   70% of women surveyed admitted to having had suffered from back pain at some point in their lives…

9 Tips To Improve Your Posture

What if I told you that I could give you a pill that would make you stand taller, look slimmer, feel more confident, help to beat back pain and improve your general health levels? You’d probably snap it up. Well, there isn’t a pill (thank goodness, we rely too heavily on pill-popping) but by improving…

Back Pain In Pregnancy

More years ago than I care to remember ago, I wrote my final year thesis on back pain in pregnant women. As well as meeting some delightful people, this study opened my eyes to the amazing changes that the human body copes with during pregnancy. Unfortunately, some of those changes involve a great deal of…

Ageing Gracefully

As we age, our coordination and balance may decrease and we become more likely to trip and fall. Simple slips can lead to pain, decreased mobility and, in the worst case, fractured bones. Every day more than 1,500 people aged 60 or over have a fall and need to attend hospital. I find that figure staggering…

Massage Information

  The famous psychotherapist Virginia Satir once said that people need four hugs a day to help prevent depression, eight for psychological stability and twelve for growth. Whilst asking for hugs simply isn’t British, we all can enjoy the relaxing benefits of massage – particularly in these stressful times.  Although occasional stress can help improve our…

Our Groupon Deal!

We are currently running another Groupon Deal – A Spinal Exam with Treatments from £26 (up to 75% off!)   FEATURES:  Osteomyologic exam and report 3 or 4 adjustment sessions Consultation to assess condition of spine and position of vertebrate Treatment intended to help ease pressure on spinal nerves GROUPON DEAL: Clients can seek advice on the condition…

Grandparents looking after grandchildren tips!

An increasing amount of us are relying on grandparents to help with childcare – particularly in the school holidays. The Grandparents’ Association estimates that around 60 per cent of childcare is now provided by grandparents. For many grandparents it can be a rewarding experience and special opportunity to get to know their grandchildren but scrambling…

Having Fun In The Sun – Holiday Advice

As thoughts turn to lazy summer days and escaping on holiday, the last thing you want to happen is a sore back to ruin your break. Whether you want to relax next to the pool, tour the local sights or launch yourself off a bridge on the end of a bungee rope, a sore back…