This is the most common reason for people finding Chiropractic and there are many different causes of low back pain. It is thought that up to 80% of the population suffer from some form of back pain at some time in their lives. Back Pain can be a debilitating problem leading to stress, anxiety and…
I often find in practice that neck pain is quite rare. Stiffness and tension in the neck is common but actual pain is normally a late symptom. Often neck problems have associated or present only as referred pain into the shoulder blades. Upper back and shoulder blade pain is common. This is a sign that…
We’ve seen thousands of new patients and in a lot of cases when we ask the question: “Do you suffer from headaches?” The response is “Not really…..just the normal amount”. When we ask how often they occur, it is amazing to discover how many of you think having 2-3 headaches a week is normal or…
Modern living tends to be a stressful mix of desk and computer work that can play havoc with the neck, and arm. Many people suffer from neck, shoulder or arm pain in their lives, and therefore seek help for these complaints. Due to the repetitive nature of many jobs and with poor sitting posture undue…
We often find in our practice that this term is heavily misused, as any chronic shoulder pain is wrongly referred to as frozen shoulder. Shoulder problems can be very complex with many causes. Through tests chiropractors can determine the cause of the pain and help the problem. What is Frozen Shoulder? Medically known as Adhesive Capsulitis,…
Xandra says: Don’t you just hate it when someone else drives your car? If you’re anything like me, I’m sure you’ve felt the same when someone else has moved every aspect of your car seat and you have to spend ages resetting it. Our car seats are very much like our workstations. As places that…
why you should consider giving your children chiropractic care Xandra says: I have been working as a chiropractor for many years, and over that time I’ve supported many patients through stressful events in their life like a new job, a new house, a wedding, and of course, pregnancy. But what is the right age to…
Xandra says: Good posture is everything. How we sit and stand can affect so many facets of our lives, from our balance and coordination, to how well you breathe… possibly even how long you live! Our Realign posture programme teaches people how to sit correctly. As more of us are now homeworking, sitting correctly, with…
techniques that really work! Xandra says: As a chiropractor, I’ve been treating back pain in my practice for over 10 years. A bad back is something that most of us will experience at least once in our life. The majority of back pain comes not from accident or injury, but is as a result of…
how you sleep matters Xandra says: In the same way that sitting incorrectly all day can play havoc with your back, poor sleeping posture can affect your back and joints too. Poor posture when sleeping can cause back and neck pain, headaches, tiredness, reduced circulation, cramp, reflux and digestive upset.1 A good night’s sleep is…
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