For those of us who prefer to exercise outside, whether walking, running, cycling or gardening, the winter months can present a few challenges when it comes to keeping fit! For some of us, the solution is often to 'hibernate', foregoing the trainers or gardening shoes for some slippers and a seat by the fire. However, as Winchester Chiropractor, Max Atkinson points out, this is not an ideal solution, particularly as we get older - as it is important to keep active, with strong muscles and … [Read more...] about Keeping Fit During Winter
A Toast To Health this Christmas
The festive season is a time when we all want to look and feel at our best so that we can enjoy time with friends and family. We all tend to 'over-indulge' a little, - not surprising with all the festive goodies and Christmas drinks offers at every turn in supermarkets, plus all those extra family and social get-together, office parties, etc., to attend! Winchester Chiropractor, Max Atkinson wholeheartedly agrees with the saying "there is no wealth but health" but also points out that just … [Read more...] about A Toast To Health this Christmas
The Gluten-free Diet – Is It For You?
The gluten-free market is growing globally. In the UK, for example, Waitrose reports an increase in sales of g-free kitchen cupboard staples, up 25% in the past year alone and an amazing increase of 105% on frozen foods. What is Gluten? The grains wheat, barley, rye, spelt and triticale all contain the gluten protein and it may also be found in oats (by cross-contamination only). It is contained in bread, cakes, pastries and pasta. It may be a hidden ingredient in sweets, chocolates, processed … [Read more...] about The Gluten-free Diet – Is It For You?
Osteoarthritis
The theme of World Arthritis Day, which took place on October 12th this year was, ‘It’s in your hands, take action’. We thought it was time to take action ourselves and help raise awareness that Chiropractic can help with Osteoarthritis, the most common type of arthritis affecting people here in the UK! (Although, please note, that at Bradford House Chiropractic, we are neither affiliated with, nor endorsed by, World Arthritis Day). Osteoarthritis can affect any joint, but it is most often … [Read more...] about Osteoarthritis
Back Care Awareness Week
If you are one of the UKs 7 million unpaid carers, you will welcome the focus of this year's Back Care Awareness Week (3rd – 8th of October 2016), during which, BackCare, the national back pain charity aims to help the estimated 70% of carers who suffer from back and neck pain and who risk developing chronic pain. This invisible army of carers saves the UK Government an eye-watering £119 billion each year - more than the entire annual budget for the NHS! We are not professionally involved … [Read more...] about Back Care Awareness Week
Making Sure Your Ergonomics are Correct
Did you know that musculoskeletal conditions are the number one reason for prolonged absence from work with back, neck and muscle problems accounting for almost 31 million lost working days in 2013?¹ Surprisingly, with improved health and safety legislation offering greater protection for manual workers, office workers are suffering more work related injuries. Call your Winchester Chiropractor Max Atkinson on 01962 861188 today for an assessment appointment if you feel that back and/or neck … [Read more...] about Making Sure Your Ergonomics are Correct
