As someone, (not your Winchester Chiropractor, Max Atkinson!) once, sagely, said - "New Year's Resolutions are like babies - fun to make, but hard to maintain"! However, Max points out that a single resolution, broken down into small, achievable goals to aim for in a given time-scale will be easier to achieve. Being able to celebrate small milestones along the way is more likely to lead to success than waiting to celebrate when we have attained the end-goal. Healthier Lifestyle … [Read more...] about How To Succeed With New Year’s Resolutions For a Healthier You in 2018
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Depression Awareness in Men
It is a fact that women are more likely to have an awareness of the problem of depression and to seek help if they are affected. Estimates suggest that one in four men is depressed, but men are much more likely to mask the symptoms. In many cases, they experience physical symptoms such as persistent headaches or back pain. Their loved ones, and even their GPs, may not recognize that they are suffering from depression. Depression can affect men of all ages, regardless of their profession or … [Read more...] about Depression Awareness in Men
Why You Should Try The New Warm-up Program For Rugby
The Rugby Football Union (RFU), have announced that they are rolling out a new warm-up program this summer across all levels of the community game. This simple to implement, four-stage workout, developed as part of a study on young Rugby players, by the University of Bath, reduced injuries among the young players who participated, by at least 70% and the incidence of concussion by 59%. Winchester Chiropractor, Max Atkinson, says that this program, focusing on balance, strength and movement … [Read more...] about Why You Should Try The New Warm-up Program For Rugby
Preventing Common Cycling Problems
There are a number of high profile campaigns that urge us to 'get on our bikes' with the dual aims of reducing pollution and making us healthier and more active. While cycling is a great way to exercise and an exciting sport to participate in, unfortunately it is often a cause of injury with Casualty departments and GPs seeing additional cases of cycling injuries around the time of the Tour de France as 'armchair cyclists' attempt to emulate their heroes! In this article however, we look … [Read more...] about Preventing Common Cycling Problems
Arthritis Care Awareness Week
Arthritis Care Week in the UK runs from the 14th - 21st of May this year. This event, designed to highlight the work of the charity, Arthritis Care, raises awareness and improves support for those who suffer from the pain, inflammation and joint stiffness that characterise this condition. Winchester Chiropractor, Max Atkinson wholeheartedly supports the aims of the charity and this year's theme, "Wake up to Arthritis" and says that he would like more people to "wake up to the benefits of … [Read more...] about Arthritis Care Awareness Week
Get On Your Feet with ‘On Your Feet Britain’
Published statistics show that the average time spent sitting, daily, is 8.9 hours! 'Get Britain Standing' is holding another 'On Your Feet Britain' day, on the 28th of April 2017 to educate us on the major health problems that sitting too long every day, could be heading us towards, and to motivate us to get on our feet and do something about it for ourselves! We might all want to be more active, but as Max Atkinson, a Winchester Chiropractor at Bradford House Chiropractic explains, back pain … [Read more...] about Get On Your Feet with ‘On Your Feet Britain’
