Winchester Chiropractor, Max Atkinson says it's no surprise, that when the phrase "a pain in the neck" is used to describe a person or a situation, we all understand precisely what is meant - something bothersome, annoying, and to be avoided if possible! Max sees many patients suffering from neck pain at his Bradford House practice. Some have acute neck pain, but for many patients, the problem is a recurring or even constant, chronic 'pain in the neck' that has become quite debilitating, … [Read more...] about Advice and Self Help Tips for Neck Pain
Back Pain
Winchester Chiropractor Max Atkinson says that back pain is something that affects most adults during their lifetime and it is one of the most common problems among patients visiting his Bradford House Practice. Back Pain, Acute or Chronic? Patients may have suffered from acute back pain sustained doing a simple every day activity like bending to pick up a small child, doing some gardening or playing a sport. Alternatively, their back pain may be a chronic problem that keeps recurring and … [Read more...] about Back Pain
Making Healthy Choices: Understanding Food Labels
There is certainly no shortage of information about making healthy choices in our diet, but much of it seems confusing and conflicting! How do we make sense of the nutritional information on food packaging in the limited time available on our shopping trips? Winchester Chiropractor Max Atkinson says that food labels on packaging can be helpful when trying to decide between two similar products on the supermarket shelf, but they can also cause confusion. We have put together this short guide … [Read more...] about Making Healthy Choices: Understanding Food Labels
Antioxidant Rich Foods
Antioxidants have had a lot of publicity in the past few years, mainly focused on potential health benefits and their ability help neutralize free radicals in our bodies. Our cells use oxygen and, as a by-product, create free radicals. The US Institute of Food Technologists website defines free radicals as "substances that occur naturally in our bodies but attack the fats, protein and the DNA in our cells". But what are antioxidants and which foods are the best sources? Read on to find out! … [Read more...] about Antioxidant Rich Foods
Ankle Sprains
Many people do not realize how important it is to get prompt treatment for a sprained ankle, an estimated 55% of people who suffer this type of injury do not seek treatment. A report on the US National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health website states that most of us do not attach much significance to an ankle sprain but up to 75% will go on to have repeated sprains and develop chronic symptoms. … [Read more...] about Ankle Sprains
Anti-Inflammatory Foods, Why You Should Consider Including These in Your Diet
We are all much more conscious about what we eat and how our diet affects our health as well as our waistlines! Trying to make sense of all the scientific and pseudo-scientific advice in print, online and in the media is enough to give anyone a headache - so here is a brief explanation of how anti-inflammatory foods can be of benefit to you, whether you are trying to maintain a healthy weight, , increase your energy levels or just feel healthier. … [Read more...] about Anti-Inflammatory Foods, Why You Should Consider Including These in Your Diet
