Whether you are the car driver or a passenger, if you suffer from back pain, you will know that it can begin or get worse during a long car journey. For those whose jobs involve travelling, long spells behind the wheel are inescapable. For others, those longer journeys may be much less frequent and part of something more enjoyable, like a holiday or travelling to a family reunion. In either case, getting to your destination with back pain, or having it come on after your arrival can ruin … [Read more...] about Preventing Back Pain on Long Car Journeys
8 Tips for Preventing and Managing Back Pain on a Long Flight
If you suffer from back pain, you will know that one of the things, almost guaranteed to worsen the symptoms, is to have to sit for long periods. This is especially true on a trip abroad that involves long hours in an uncomfortable aircraft seat, not designed with back care in mind. Winchester Chiropractor Max Atkinson has put together 8 top tips for preventing and managing back pain on a long flight so that rather than arriving at your holiday destination, hardly able to move, you can arrive … [Read more...] about 8 Tips for Preventing and Managing Back Pain on a Long Flight
Preventing Gardening Injuries
At any time of year, but perhaps most commonly in the Spring when the first sunny days lure us out into our gardens, many people end up with a gardening injury, either from overdoing things or an accident. Winchester Chiropractor, Max Atkinson sees many patients who are in pain resulting from a biomechanical problem, exacerbated by a spell of over-enthusiastic gardening. If you are in pain, Chiropractic could help. Please call to arrange an appointment on 01962 861188 now. … [Read more...] about Preventing Gardening Injuries
Frozen Shoulder
Frozen shoulder is a condition that an estimated one in twenty of us here in the UK will suffer from at some time in our lives. However, the term 'frozen shoulder' is often incorrectly applied to a number of other conditions that cause shoulder pain, including those arising as a result of referred pain from the neck or back. What Causes Frozen Shoulder? Winchester Chiropractor, Max Atkinson explains that 'true' frozen shoulder is Adhesive Capsulitis, a condition that develops over several … [Read more...] about Frozen Shoulder
Exercises for Low Back Pain
Although it may seem counter-intuitive to want to exercise when you are in pain, current research suggests that physical activity is great for low back pain. In a lot of cases, it has actually been shown to be better than bed rest! However, not all exercises are created equal and it is important that you know which exercises are beneficial and which ones may be potentially harmful. Are you one of the vast numbers of people suffering from low back pain? Has it begun to interfere with your … [Read more...] about Exercises for Low Back Pain
10 Top Tips to Relieve Stress
Everyone experiences stress but, as Winchester Chiropractor, Max Atkinson points out, chronic (long-term) stress can definitely put your health at risk. Although stress is unavoidable in life experiences such as moving house, distressing situations such as the death of someone close, or when feeling overwhelmed by the pressures of work, exams or simply making ends meet, there are some positive things we can do to relieve stress, simply and naturally. Don't risk long term health problems, … [Read more...] about 10 Top Tips to Relieve Stress