When the temperature plummets and the days are grey and gloomy, it's all too easy to curl up in front of the fire and forget about keeping fit until spring arrives. However, if you want to avoid aches and pains, loss of fitness and weight gain from abandoning your normal routine, don't go into hibernation! Winchester Chiropractor, Max Atkinson advises that to get the maximum benefit from exercise, you should keep going, all year round and has some helpful tips on exercising during the winter … [Read more...] about Top Tips for Keeping Fit During Winter
Self Help Tips for Preventing Neck Pain
Neck pain is one of the most common causes for a visit to the Bradford House Practice of Winchester Chiropractor, Max Atkinson. Many people have muscle and soft tissue problems causing pain in the neck, while others have mechanical pain caused by a problem with the spinal joints. Either can cause an acute attack of neck pain or result in chronic pain that is either persistent, or comes and goes. Neck pain can be a worry as degenerative conditions such as osteoarthritis give rise to concerns … [Read more...] about Self Help Tips for Preventing Neck Pain
Top Tips for New Mums
Winchester Chiropractor Max Atkinson has some useful tips for new Mums on preventing back pain when caring for their new baby. He says that Mums-to-be are all too aware of the stresses and strains placed on their bodies during pregnancy but may not have considered how to protect themselves from potential injury when lifting or carrying their little one once he or she has arrived in the world. A recent survey showed that 83% of Mums who suffered from back pain believed this was caused (or made … [Read more...] about Top Tips for New Mums
Seven Top Tips for Preventing Back Pain
With 8 out of 10 people suffering from back pain at some time or other, it is hardly surprising that this problem is one of the most common causes for a visit to Winchester Chiropractor, Max Atkinson's Bradford House practice. He says that many patients also visit for regular 'maintenance visits' as they have found that Chiropractic Care combined with practical advice on lifting, posture, diet, exercise and workplace ergonomics are invaluable for preventing back pain recurrences. Many people … [Read more...] about Seven Top Tips for Preventing Back Pain
Probiotics and Mental Well-Being
If you have ever backed away from making a decision or felt uneasy in a social situation because you had a 'gut feeling' about it, you might not be surprised that research is demonstrating that microorganisms in our stomach and digestive system could have an influence on our minds and our mental health. A recent study showed that young adults who eat more probiotic-rich, fermented foods, experience less social anxiety than peers who did not eat these fermented foods. Interestingly, the same … [Read more...] about Probiotics and Mental Well-Being
Shoulder and Elbow Pain
Shoulder and elbow pain are two of the more common problems affecting patients visiting the practice of Winchester Chiropractor Max Atkinson. This is not surprising when statistics show that the prevalence of shoulder pain in the UK is approximately 7% in the general population, rising to as much as 26% in the elderly. The BMJ website, states that around 1% of the population over 45 goes to see a primary health care provider each year with a new episode of shoulder pain. The NHS website … [Read more...] about Shoulder and Elbow Pain
